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Question 798

When passing a passenger car in a built-up area, how much safe lateral clearance must you leave?

  1. A safe lateral clearance proportional to the width and characteristics of the roadway.
  2. At least 1.50 meters.
  3. Always 1.50 meters.
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Correct answer: A safe lateral clearance proportional to the width and characteristics of the roadway.

Since October 1, 2026, when passing in a built-up area, you must leave at least 1.5 meters of clearance from pedestrians, animals, animal-drawn vehicles, cyclists, mopeds, and personal mobility vehicles. When passing a passenger car, there is no fixed distance: you must leave sufficient safe lateral clearance, depending on the roadway's width and characteristics.

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