In which situation is a large truck NOT required to maintain the specific safety distance of 50 meters from the vehicle ahead?

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General Traffic Regulations state that vehicles with a Maximum Authorized Mass (MAM) exceeding 3,500 kg, or vehicles and vehicle combinations over 10 meters in length, must maintain a minimum separation of 50 meters from the vehicle in front to facilitate overtaking. However, there are clear exceptions to this rule: In built-up areas (urban roads): This specific 50-meter distance does not apply; only a distance sufficient to avoid collision is required. Where overtaking is prohibited. Where there is more than one lane for traffic in the same direction. When traffic is saturated. Therefore, when driving in town, the truck driver is exempt from the 50-meter obligation and must only respect the basic safety distance.

In which situation is a large truck NOT required to maintain the specific safety distance of 50 meters from the vehicle ahead?

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