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Question 7201

To pass the group of cyclists, the vehicle crosses the solid line and moves into the lane for traffic traveling in the opposite direction; is its behavior correct?

  1. It is only correct if there is no posted sign prohibiting passing.
  2. No, because passing is prohibited on this section of road.
  3. Yes, and it must keep a lateral clearance of at least 1.5 meters.
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Correct answer: Yes, and it must keep a lateral clearance of at least 1.5 meters.

Yes. Where passing is prohibited, as on this section with a solid line, you may pass a group of cyclists by entering the oncoming lane if you check that it is safe. The group counts as a single unit, and you must leave at least 1.5 meters of clearance. Outside a built-up area, you must also slow to at least 20 km/h below the speed limit. A no-passing sign does not rule out this exception either.

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