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Question 5849

You are driving a passenger car inside a tunnel where passing is prohibited. What safe following distance must you keep from the vehicle traveling ahead?

  1. At least 100 meters.
  2. At least 50 meters.
  3. At least 150 meters.
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Correct answer: At least 100 meters.

In the image, the no-passing sign is inside the tunnel. Since you are not allowed to pass, you must always stay at least 100 meters or 4 seconds behind the vehicle ahead, which is the minimum for passenger cars. The 150-meter gap is required for vehicles with a maximum authorized mass over 3,500 kg.

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