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Question 7211

When passing a passenger car, what lateral distance must you maintain?

  1. A distance of at least 1.5 meters.
  2. A distance proportional to the width of the passenger car.
  3. A distance proportional to the speed and the type of roadway.
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Correct answer: A distance proportional to the speed and the type of roadway.

There is no fixed distance when passing a passenger car. Leave enough lateral clearance to pass safely, depending on your speed and the width and type of roadway. The faster you go and the narrower the road, the more clearance you need. The minimum of 1.5 meters is required when passing cyclists and pedestrians, for example.

Real Decreto 1428/2003 — Reglamento General de Circulación · DGT — Manual II. Cuestiones de Seguridad Vial, edición 2026