An 11-metre lorry follows another vehicle without intending to overtake. In which of these situations is the additional minimum 50-metre gap required?

Correct answer

Outside built-up areas, with one own-direction lane, overtaking permitted and unsaturated traffic.

Outside built-up areas, with one lane in its direction, where overtaking is allowed and traffic is not so congested as to prevent it. Article 54.2 requires 50 metres for vehicles exceeding 3,500 kg MAM or 10 metres in length. Paragraph 3 exempts built-up areas, prohibited overtaking, more than one own-direction lane and saturated traffic. Always also maintain enough distance to stop without collision.