Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 861 / 982

El conductor de una bicicleta que adelanta fuera de poblado a otro vehículo, ¿tiene alguna obligación?

Does a cyclist overtaking another vehicle outside built-up areas have any obligation?

  • ASí, mantener una distancia lateral no inferior a 1,50 metros.Yes, to keep a side distance of at least 1.50 metres.
  • BNo, siempre y cuando el adelantamiento se realice con seguridad.No, as long as the overtaking is done safely.
  • CNo, la distancia lateral mínima de 1,50 metros solo se aplica circulando dentro de poblado.No, the minimum side distance of 1.50 metres only applies in built-up areas.
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Correct answer

  • ASí, mantener una distancia lateral no inferior a 1,50 metros.Yes, to keep a side distance of at least 1.50 metres.
Explanation

The rider of a two-wheeled vehicle overtaking any other vehicle outside built-up areas must keep a safe side distance of at least 1.50 metres.

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