Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 806 / 961

En una carretera convencional de doble sentido, ¿a qué velocidad máxima le está permitido adelantar con su turismo a un camión?

On a conventional two-way road, what is the maximum speed at which you may overtake a lorry in your car?

  • AA 120 kilómetros por hora.120 kilometres per hour.
  • BA 110 kilómetros por hora.110 kilometres per hour.
  • CA 90 kilómetros por hora.90 kilometres per hour.
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Correct answer

  • CA 90 kilómetros por hora.90 kilometres per hour.
Explanation

The 20 km/h margin for overtaking on conventional roads was abolished by Law 18/2021, with effect from 21 March 2022. A car may not exceed its general limit of 90 km/h on these roads, not even while overtaking.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 51Téngase en cuenta que esta derogación entra en vigor el 21 de marzo de 2022, según determina su disposición final 4.Read the full rule

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