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Question 1678

You are driving behind another vehicle and want to pass it. What distance must you maintain?

  1. Twice the length of the vehicle.
  2. At least the safe following distance.
  3. At least 50 meters.
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Correct answer: At least the safe following distance.

Intending to pass does not remove the requirement to maintain a safe following distance. You must leave enough space to stop without a collision if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly.

Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, por el que se aprueba el Reglamento General de Circulación