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At least 1.5 metres.
At least 1.5 metres and use part or all of the adjacent or opposing lane, carrying out the manoeuvre safely. Article 85.4 also requires reducing speed to at least 20 km/h below the road’s limit before and during overtaking outside built-up areas. Where there is more than one lane per direction, a full lane change is required.
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Just 1 metre is sufficient, even if more space is available.
At least 1.5 metres.
No lateral clearance is necessary.
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