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Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 709 / 961

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¿Qué separación lateral debe dejar una motocicleta cuando adelante a un camión fuera de poblado?

What sideways gap must a motorcycle leave when overtaking a lorry outside built-up areas?

  • AUna separación inferior a 1,5 metros.A gap of less than 1.5 metres.
  • BUna distancia proporcional a la velocidad a la que circule.A distance in proportion to the speed it is travelling at.
  • CUn espacio no inferior a 1,50 metros.A space of no less than 1.50 metres.
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  • CUn espacio no inferior a 1,50 metros.A space of no less than 1.50 metres.
Explanation

Under Article 85.5 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC), the rider of a two-wheeled vehicle overtaking any other vehicle outside built-up areas must leave a space of no less than 1.50 metres between their vehicle and the parts of the overtaken vehicle that stick out most.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 85.5lo hará de forma que entre aquél y las partes más salientes del vehículo que adelanta quede un espacio no inferior a 1,50 metrosRead the full rule

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