Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 986 / 1397

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Circula con su turismo por un túnel, a la vista de la señalización, si no pretende adelantar al vehículo que le precede, ¿qué distancia de seguridad debe mantener?

You are driving your car through a tunnel. Given the signs, if you do not intend to overtake the vehicle in front, what safe distance must you keep?

  • A50 metros.50 metres.
  • B70 metros.70 metres.
  • C100 metros.100 metres.
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Correct answer

  • C100 metros.100 metres.
Explanation

Sign R-300 without a figure is a reminder to keep the safe distance required by the regulations. In tunnels and underpasses, if you do not intend to overtake, that distance is at least 100 metres or 4 seconds, and 150 metres or 6 seconds for vehicles with a MAM of more than 3,500 kg.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 95.6deberá mantenerse en todo momento una distancia de seguridad con el vehículo precedente de, al menos, 100 metros o un intervalo mínimo de cuatro segundosRead the full rule

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