What is the mandatory minimum lateral separation to leave when overtaking pedestrians, cyclists, or animal-drawn vehicles on roads outside built-up areas?

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The correct answer is 1.50 meters. According to General Traffic Regulations, when overtaking vulnerable users (pedestrians, cyclists, or animal-drawn vehicles) outside built-up areas, it is mandatory to maintain a minimum lateral separation of 1.50 meters to ensure their safety and avoid destabilizing them due to air displacement. In urban areas, the distance must be proportional to the speed and width of the road, but outside urban areas, the rule explicitly sets the minimum at 1.50 meters. The 1-meter option is insufficient for these roads, and while 2 meters is safer, it is not the legal minimum requirement.

What is the mandatory minimum lateral separation to leave when overtaking pedestrians, cyclists, or animal-drawn vehicles on roads outside built-up areas?

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