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Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 862 / 961

¿Qué distancia de seguridad se tendrá que mantener en un túnel?

What safe distance must be kept in a tunnel?

  • A150 metros si el vehículo que nos precede tiene una M.M.A. superior a 3.500 kg.150 metres if the vehicle in front has a MAM of more than 3,500 kg.
  • B100 metros como mínimo.At least 100 metres.
  • CLa suficiente para no colisionar con el vehículo que nos precede.Enough not to hit the vehicle in front.
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Correct answer

  • B100 metros como mínimo.At least 100 metres.
Explanation

The safe distance we must keep in a tunnel is at least 100 metres. If the vehicle we are driving has a MAM of more than 3500 kg, the safe distance must be at least 150 metres. The MAM of the vehicle in front makes no difference.

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