If the necessary safety conditions are met and you are going to overtake a cyclist on this road, what lateral clearance must you leave?
Overtaking
Explanation
Overtaking cyclists on interurban roads: lateral distance
On roads outside urban areas, when overtaking a bicycle, a lateral separation **equal to or greater than 1.5 meters** must be maintained. To ensure this, you may partially or fully occupy the **adjacent lane** if it is **safe**. This distance reduces the slipstream effect, prevents contact due to cyclist wobble, and increases reaction time. Do not start overtaking if you cannot maintain that gap safely.
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