As a general rule, are you required to keep a front distance of at least 50 meters from the vehicle ahead if you are driving a bus whose maximum authorized mass (MAM) exceeds 3,500 kg?

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The General Traffic Regulations establish that vehicles with a maximum authorized mass (MAM) above 3,500 kg, as well as combined vehicles or vehicles that exceed 10 meters in length, must keep a minimum gap of 50 meters from the vehicle ahead outside built-up areas when they do not intend to overtake. The purpose of this measure is to allow any other vehicle traveling behind to overtake them and pull in safely. The exceptions to this rule are roads with more than one lane for the same direction, areas where overtaking is prohibited, traffic congestion or roads within built-up areas.

As a general rule, are you required to keep a front distance of at least 50 meters from the vehicle ahead if you are driving a bus whose maximum authorized mass (MAM) exceeds 3,500 kg?

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