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Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 865 / 982

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¿Se puede adelantar si circulan ciclistas en sentido contrario?

Can you overtake if cyclists are coming in the opposite direction?

  • ASí, pegado al borde derecho de la calzada.Yes, keeping close to the right-hand edge of the carriageway.
  • BNo, porque puede ponerlos en peligro.No, because you may put them in danger.
  • CSí, extremando la precaución.Yes, taking extreme care.
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Correct answer

  • BNo, porque puede ponerlos en peligro.No, because you may put them in danger.
Explanation

It is prohibited to overtake if this puts in danger or obstructs those coming in the opposite direction, even if they are on the hard shoulder (Article 85.4 of the General Traffic Regulations). If cyclists are coming towards you, you must wait until they have passed before overtaking.

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