Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 769 / 961

En esta situación, ¿cuál es la distancia de seguridad entre vehículos?
In this situation, what is the safe distance between vehicles?
- A60 metros.60 metres.
- BAquella que me permita detenerme, sin colisionar con él.One that lets me stop without colliding with the vehicle in front.
- C90 metros.90 metres.
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- BAquella que me permita detenerme, sin colisionar con él.One that lets me stop without colliding with the vehicle in front.
When driving behind another vehicle, you must leave a space that lets you stop without colliding with it if it brakes suddenly, taking into account speed and the grip and braking conditions. In addition, if you are driving without signalling an intention to overtake, this gap must allow the vehicle behind you to overtake you safely. For this purpose, drivers of vehicles with a MAM of more than 3,500 kg and of vehicles and vehicle combinations more than 10 metres long must keep a minimum gap of 50 metres. It is enough to keep a distance that avoids a collision (there is no need to leave room for others to overtake): – In built-up areas. – Where overtaking is prohibited (this is the case in the question: as there is a solid line and overtaking is not possible, you do not need to leave room to be overtaken). – Where there is more than one lane in the same direction. – When traffic is congested. – When you intend to overtake.
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