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When it is a roundabout.
A roundabout. Article 87.1.c also covers right-side overtaking under Article 82.2, expressly signed priority and overtaking two-wheeled vehicles. The vehicle ahead turning right is not enough. Tunnel and underpass rules are separate and do not by themselves authorise overtaking at a junction.
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When it is a roundabout.
Whenever the vehicle ahead turns right.
Merely because the junction has no signs.
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¿Cuál de los siguientes supuestos es una excepción a la prohibición de adelantar en intersecciones y sus proximidades, siempre cumpliendo las demás reglas de seguridad?
- Cuando se trate de una glorieta.(Correct answer)
- Siempre que el vehículo precedente gire a la derecha.
- Solo porque la intersección carezca de señales.
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Glossary terms in this question
Roundabout
Gyratory intersection driven with its centre kept on your left, where vehicles already on the circular carriageway have priority.
Overtaking
Manoeuvre of passing another vehicle going the same direction, temporarily using the opposing lane or a free lane.
Underpass
Section of road that passes beneath another road or structure.
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