Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 612 / 961
¿Qué distancia tenemos que mantener cuando circulamos detrás de otro vehículo?
What distance must we keep when driving behind another vehicle?
- A100 metros como mínimo .At least 100 metres.
- B150 metros como mínimo .At least 150 metres.
- CLa distancia que permita detenernos en caso de frenado brusco sin colisionar con el vehículo que nos precede.A distance that allows us to stop without hitting the vehicle in front if it brakes sharply.
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- CLa distancia que permita detenernos en caso de frenado brusco sin colisionar con el vehículo que nos precede.A distance that allows us to stop without hitting the vehicle in front if it brakes sharply.
Explanation
When driving behind another vehicle, we must leave a distance that allows us to stop without hitting it if it brakes sharply. When driving through a tunnel or underpass with no intention of overtaking, we must keep a distance of at least 100 metres, or a gap of four seconds, from the vehicle in front.
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