Manoeuvres

What is the mandatory minimum lateral distance that must be maintained when overtaking a cyclist or a moped outside built-up areas?

Question image: What is the mandatory minimum lateral distance that must be maintained when over
  • A 0.5 metres
  • B 1 metre
  • 1.5 metres
  • D 3 metres

Why this is the correct answer

Outside built-up areas (vías fuera de poblado), the law mandates a lateral distance of at least 1.5 metres when overtaking a cyclist or moped to ensure safety. Inside cities (vías urbanas), while the 1.5-metre rule is not strictly codified as a fixed minimum, drivers must always maintain a sufficient and proportional safety distance that allows for the safe passage of the cyclist, considering the speed and characteristics of the road.

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