When driving a 15-meter-long bus on a conventional road with one lane in each direction, what minimum distance must you keep from the vehicle ahead if you do not intend to overtake it?

Question

DentroTest · Accepted Answer

According to the General Traffic Regulations (Article 54(2)), on conventional roads with a single lane in each direction where overtaking is permitted, vehicles with a maximum authorized mass above 3,500 kg and vehicles or combined vehicles more than 10 meters in total length (such as this 15-meter bus) must keep a minimum separation of 50 meters from the vehicle ahead if they do not intend to overtake it. The aim of this rule is to allow vehicles traveling behind to overtake and pull into that space in complete safety. Keeping only the distance needed to stop without a collision in sudden braking is the basic rule of Article 54(1) and is insufficient in this regulated case. The distance that guarantees no collision and makes it easier for the one behind to overtake reflects the general aim of the rule, but omits the minimum figure of 50 meters set for vehicles over 10 meters.

When driving a 15-meter-long bus on a conventional road with one lane in each direction, what minimum distance must you keep from the vehicle ahead if you do not intend to overtake it?

Want to pass the Permit D and D1 (English) theory test first time?