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Question 7086

Is this passing maneuver correct?

  1. No, because passing is prohibited on a road without a shoulder.
  2. Yes, because the passenger car occupies part of the oncoming lane and leaves at least 1.50 meters of separation from the cyclist.
  3. No, because the passenger car encroaches into the oncoming lane.
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Correct answer: Yes, because the passenger car occupies part of the oncoming lane and leaves at least 1.50 meters of separation from the cyclist.

Yes. To pass a cyclist on a road with one lane in each direction, you must use part or all of the oncoming lane and leave at least 1.5 meters of clearance. In the image, the gray passenger car is in the oncoming lane, alongside a broken line, and leaves plenty of space for the bicycle. Using the oncoming lane without endangering anyone approaching is what the rule requires, and the lack of a shoulder does not prohibit passing.

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