Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 826 / 982

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¿Dónde está prohibido el adelantamiento, como norma general?

Where is overtaking prohibited, as a general rule?

  • AEn todas las curvas y cambios de rasante.On all bends and brows of hills.
  • BEn los pasos para peatones y sus proximidades.On pedestrian crossings and near them.
  • CEn carreteras de menos de 8 metros de ancho.On roads less than 8 metres wide.
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Correct answer

  • BEn los pasos para peatones y sus proximidades.On pedestrian crossings and near them.
Explanation

According to Article 87.1.b of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC) (as worded by RD 518/2026), overtaking is prohibited on marked pedestrian crossings and near them, as well as at junctions with cycle paths and on level crossings. On bends and brows of hills it is only prohibited when they have reduced visibility (Article 87.1.a).

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 87.1.b (redacción del RD 518/2026)b) En los pasos para peatones señalizados como tales, en las intersecciones con vías para ciclistas y en los pasos a nivel, y en sus proximidades.Read the full rule

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