Obligations of users and owners of roads is one of the topics in the Driving maneuvers block of the Spanish DGT theory. Overtaking, changes of direction, stopping, parking, lighting and warnings. Understanding this section well helps you answer the theory-exam questions on this topic with confidence.
In simple terms, this point of the DGT theory establishes that in tunnels or underpasses, drivers must strictly follow all traffic regulations related to these areas, especially those prohibiting stopping, parking, reversing, U-turns, and overtaking. Additionally, appropriate lighting must be used.
Manoeuvres are tested with practical cases; remember the correct order: observe, signal and only then carry out the manoeuvre.
In tunnels or underpasses, drivers must strictly follow all traffic regulations related to these areas, especially those prohibiting stopping, parking, reversing, U-turns, and overtaking. Additionally, appropriate lighting must be used.
When not overtaking, a minimum safety distance of 100 meters or a four-second gap must be maintained from the preceding vehicle. For vehicles exceeding 3,500 kg, the safety distance must be at least 150 meters or a minimum six-second gap.
In two-way tunnels or underpasses, overtaking is prohibited, except where there is more than one lane in the same direction, in which case overtaking is allowed without entering the opposite lane.
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