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Question 7088

Is the way the passenger car passes the bicycle correct?

  1. Yes, because it leaves the proper separation and occupies the adjacent lane.
  2. No, because by leaving too much separation it has to occupy the opposite-direction lane.
  3. No, because crossing the solid line to pass is prohibited.
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Correct answer: Yes, because it leaves the proper separation and occupies the adjacent lane.

Yes. When passing a cyclist, you may cross the solid line if the maneuver is safe, and you must leave at least 1.5 meters of clearance while using part or all of the adjacent lane. In the image, the blue passenger car crosses partly over the solid line and leaves plenty of room for the bicycle. Leaving more than 1.5 meters is fine too.

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