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The gap to stop without collision plus space for a following driver to overtake.
A gap allowing you to stop without collision if the vehicle ahead brakes sharply, plus sufficient space for a following vehicle to overtake safely. It depends on speed, grip and braking ability. This rule does not prescribe a fixed 50 metres for this car. The prompt describes the road and excludes Article 54.3 exceptions.
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The gap to stop without collision plus space for a following driver to overtake.
Only the braking gap, without regard to space for the following driver.
Always exactly 50 metres, even if speed and grip change.
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