To ensure **road safety**, it is essential to always maintain the **safe distance** with the vehicle in front of us, even when overtaking. This distance is the minimum space necessary to avoid collisions in the event of a sudden and unexpected braking.

- **This distance should never be reduced** when overtaking, as it is crucial to be able to stop in time if the vehicle in front suddenly brakes.
- When overtaking, it is important to **maintain an adequate distance** from the vehicle you wish to overtake and assess the distance and speed of oncoming vehicles.
- The safe distance should be greater in situations where visibility is reduced, the road is in poor condition, or if the vehicle does not adhere well to the road.
- Additionally, in places where overtaking is allowed, enough space should be left to perform the maneuver safely and allow other vehicles to overtake comfortably.

Therefore, **the safe distance should never be reduced** when overtaking, as doing so compromises the safety of all road users.