The driver of a vehicle combination with a maximum authorized mass of more than 3,500 kg, who is driving through a tunnel and does not intend to overtake, must keep a distance from the vehicle ahead of at least...
Right of way
Explanation
When a driver operates a combination of vehicles exceeding **3,500 kg of Maximum Authorized Mass (MAM)** and travels through a tunnel, it is important to maintain an appropriate **safety distance** to avoid accidents.
- In the case of heavy vehicles, such as those that can carry more than 3,500 kg, a **minimum separation of 150 meters** must be maintained with the vehicle in front. This is crucial to have enough time and space to react to any sudden braking or emergency within the tunnel.
- This distance is greater than the standard 100 meters for other vehicles, due to the greater weight and size, which requires more time to stop safely.
- Maintaining this distance is also important to facilitate the passage of emergency vehicles in case of incidents within the tunnel.
Therefore, the correct answer is to maintain a distance of **150 meters** under these conditions.
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