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Question 3536

In a built-up area, what safe following distance must you leave from the vehicle ahead of your passenger car if you do not intend to pass it?

  1. At least 50 meters.
  2. Enough space to stop my vehicle without a collision if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly.
  3. Enough space to allow the vehicle behind me to pass me safely.
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Correct answer: Enough space to stop my vehicle without a collision if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly.

In a built-up area, you must leave enough space to stop without a collision if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly. The additional gap intended to make passing easier is not required.

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