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Whatever distance allows the motorcycle to stop without colliding with the vehicle it intends to overtake, if that vehicle brakes suddenly
The rule states that any vehicle travelling behind another must do so at a distance that allows it to stop in the event of sudden braking, without colliding with it, taking into account in particular the speed, and the braking and grip conditions.
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