Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 830 / 961

¿Qué separación se debe mantener respecto a un ciclomotor en el momento de adelantarlo?

What side clearance must you keep from a moped when overtaking it?

  • AUna distancia igual o mayor a 1,50 metros y ocupar el carril contiguo, en parte o en su totalidad.A distance of 1.50 metres or more, moving partly or fully into the next lane.
  • BUna distancia prudencial en función de la velocidad y las características de la vía.A sensible distance depending on the speed and the features of the road.
  • CNo hay que guardar ninguna distancia en concreto.You do not have to keep any particular distance.
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Correct answer

  • AUna distancia igual o mayor a 1,50 metros y ocupar el carril contiguo, en parte o en su totalidad.A distance of 1.50 metres or more, moving partly or fully into the next lane.
Explanation

When overtaking a moped, you must move partly or fully into the next lane and leave a side clearance of at least 1.5 metres (Article 85 of the General Traffic Regulations). Outside built-up areas, you must also reduce your speed by at least 20 km/h.

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