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In the presented situation, are you allowed to keep the distance of 0.5 metre between your vehicle and the cyclist being overtaken?
Description
Art. 24 para. 2 of the Act of 20 June 1997 Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137, with subsequent amendments)
Explanation
Correct answer: No
No, such a distance is not permitted and is dangerous. According to Art. 24 para. 2 of the Road Traffic Act, when overtaking a bicycle, the driver is obliged to maintain a distance of not less than 1 metre. A smaller distance creates the risk of hitting the cyclist or destabilising them with the air turbulence.