Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 971 / 982

¿Qué debe hacer cuando vaya a adelantar a un ciclista que lleva un pasajero?
What must you do when you are going to overtake a cyclist carrying a passenger?
- AAumentar la precaución ya que la bicicleta se puede desestabilizar con mayor facilidad.Take more care, because the bicycle can become unstable more easily.
- BAumentar la velocidad y circular lo más cerca posible del borde derecho de la calzada.Speed up and drive as close as possible to the right edge of the carriageway.
- CHacer señales acústicas al llegar a su altura para advertir de nuestra presencia.Sound the horn when level with the cyclist to warn them that we are there.
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Correct answer
- AAumentar la precaución ya que la bicicleta se puede desestabilizar con mayor facilidad.Take more care, because the bicycle can become unstable more easily.
Explanation
A bicycle with a passenger is less stable and may wobble while being overtaken: take extra care, leave the required lateral gap and do not startle the cyclist with the horn.
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