Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 897 / 961
Para adelantar a un ciclista en carretera debe dejar una separación lateral mínima de…
To overtake a cyclist on the road, you must leave a minimum lateral distance of...
- A1 metro1 metre
- B1,5 metros1.5 metres
- C2 metros2 metres
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Correct answer
- B1,5 metros1.5 metres
Explanation
Under Article 85.4 of the General Traffic Regulations (as worded by RD 518/2026), when overtaking cyclists you must occupy part or all of the adjacent or opposite lane and keep at least 1.5 metres away; if the carriageway has more than one lane in each direction, you must change lanes completely.
The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 85.4 (redacción del RD 518/2026)
salvo cuando la calzada cuente con más de un carril por sentido, en cuyo caso será obligatorio el cambio completo de carrilRead the full rule
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