Question 7760
When passing cyclists on long uphill stretches, is it advisable to increase the lateral clearance beyond the minimum established by the rules?
- Yes, because due to the effort their path may be unsteady.
- Yes, but only on roads with more than one lane for each direction of traffic.
- No; in fact, it is advisable to reduce the lateral clearance to the smallest possible distance.
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Correct answer: Yes, because due to the effort their path may be unsteady.
Yes. On a long uphill stretch, the effort makes a cyclist sway while pedaling, so you should leave more than the minimum 1.5 meters of clearance. This applies whether there is one lane or several lanes in each direction, and leaving less than 1.5 meters is prohibited.
Cuestiones de Seguridad Vial. Manual II · Cycle Highways / CHIPS: Width · Reglamento General de Circulación, artículo 85