In every situation, are you obliged to maintain a safe distance of at least 1 metre from the vehicle being passed, traffic user or obstacles?

Explanation

Correct answer: No

The Road Traffic Regulations do not specify a fixed, minimum distance when passing, requiring the driver to maintain a "safe distance", which depends on the situation. The requirement to maintain a distance of at least 1 metre applies to the manoeuvre of overtaking, not passing, and relates exclusively to specific road users, such as cyclists, motorcyclists or columns of pedestrians.

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