Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 829 / 961
¿Qué distancia debe mantener un turismo con el vehículo precedente, en el interior de un túnel, en vía interurbana, si no se tiene intención de adelantar?
What distance must a car keep from the vehicle in front inside a tunnel on an interurban road, if it does not intend to overtake?
- AComo mínimo 150 metros o seis segundos.At least 150 metres or six seconds.
- BComo mínimo 100 metros o cuatro segundos.At least 100 metres or four seconds.
- CLa suficiente para no colisionar con el vehículo precedente y que permita el adelantamiento del vehículo que le siga.Enough not to collide with the vehicle in front and to allow the vehicle behind to overtake.
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Correct answer
- BComo mínimo 100 metros o cuatro segundos.At least 100 metres or four seconds.
Explanation
Under Article 95 of the General Traffic Regulations, a car that is not going to overtake must keep at least 100 metres or 4 seconds from the vehicle in front inside a tunnel. The 150 metres or 6 seconds are required of vehicles over 3,500 kg.
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