The motorcycle driver seen in the image is overtaking a group of cyclists outside a built-up area. What lateral separation must be maintained during the overtaking?

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When overtaking cyclists outside built-up areas, it is essential to guarantee their safety due to their vulnerability. The regulations state that two-wheeled vehicles must leave a lateral separation of no less than 1.50 meters when overtaking any vehicle. This same minimum safety distance applies when overtaking pedestrians, animals, or animal-drawn vehicles. If the road has more than one lane per direction, it will be mandatory to completely change lanes to perform the maneuver. Respecting this distance prevents destabilizing cyclists with the air displacement.

The motorcycle driver seen in the image is overtaking a group of cyclists outside a built-up area. What lateral separation must be maintained during the overtaking?

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