When driving on a road outside a built-up area, what minimum lateral separation must a motorcycle maintain when overtaking a truck?

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The correct answer is a space of not less than 1.5 meters. According to General Traffic Regulations, when a two-wheeled vehicle driver (motorcycle) overtakes another vehicle outside a built-up area, they must leave a lateral separation of no less than 1.50 meters. Why is this important? This distance is critical when overtaking bulky vehicles (like trucks) at higher speeds, as air displacement can create a 'suction effect' or turbulence that could destabilize the motorcycle. Note: The answer regarding 'proportional distance' would apply if the overtaking were taking place inside a built-up area (in town), where the rule is different.

When driving on a road outside a built-up area, what minimum lateral separation must a motorcycle maintain when overtaking a truck?

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