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Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 939 / 961

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En autovía, ¿puede un turismo aumentar la velocidad máxima permitida para adelantar?

On a dual carriageway (autovía), may a car exceed the maximum speed allowed in order to overtake?

  • ASí, en 20 kilómetros por hora.Yes, by 20 km/h.
  • BNo, está prohibido.No, it is prohibited.
  • CEn autopista si, en autovía no.On a motorway (autopista) yes, on a dual carriageway no.
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Correct answer

  • BNo, está prohibido.No, it is prohibited.
Explanation

No. Since 2022 you may not exceed the maximum speed allowed in order to overtake on any type of road, either on a motorway or on a dual carriageway. The old 20 km/h exception only existed on conventional roads and was abolished.

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