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A clearance of at least 1.50 metres.
At least 1.50 metres between the most protruding parts of the two vehicles, under Article 85.5 of the General Traffic Regulations for two-wheeled vehicles overtaking outside built-up areas. Also maintain the clearance and conditions needed to complete the manoeuvre safely. Lorry speed or size does not remove this minimum; this is not a general 1.50-metre rule for any car overtaking a lorry.
Legal basis: art. 85.5 RGC
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1 metre at most.
A clearance of at least 1.50 metres.
Whatever lorry size and speed require, without a 1.50-metre minimum.
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Conduce una motocicleta de dos ruedas por una autopista fuera de poblado. ¿Qué separación lateral mínima debe dejar al adelantar a un camión?
- 1 metro, como máximo.
- Un espacio no inferior a 1,50 metros.(Correct answer)
- La que dependa del tamaño y velocidad del camión, sin mínimo de 1,50 metros.
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