When driving a 12-meter-long truck on a dual carriageway, what safety distance must be kept from the vehicle in front?

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The General Traffic Regulations stipulate that every driver must keep a front separation that allows them to brake in time without colliding in the event of a sudden stop by the vehicle ahead. For vehicles with a maximum authorized mass (MAM) of more than 3,500 kg or a length of more than 10 meters, Article 54(2) requires leaving at least 50 meters that also make it easier for other users to overtake, but Article 54(3) excludes cases with more than one lane for the same direction, such as a motorway or dual carriageway. That is why on a dual carriageway you only need to keep the distance necessary to stop without colliding in sudden braking, without the fixed 50-meter separation.

When driving a 12-meter-long truck on a dual carriageway, what safety distance must be kept from the vehicle in front?

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