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Question 4348

When passing animal-drawn vehicles outside a built-up area, the lateral clearance...

  1. must always be proportional to the width and characteristics of the road.
  2. must not be less than 1.5 meters.
  3. must be less than 1.5 meters in all cases.
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Correct answer: must not be less than 1.5 meters.

When passing a cart or any other animal-drawn vehicle, you must leave at least 1.5 meters of lateral clearance, even if you have to enter the oncoming lane. This is a fixed minimum that does not change with the road's width, and it also applies within built-up areas.

Reglamento General de Circulación (Real Decreto 1428/2003) · Real Decreto 518/2026, de 24 de junio