Statement: the rule of a minimum 1.5 metre lateral distance when overtaking cyclists and pedestrians only applies at high speed, such as on the motorway.

Explanation

False

Why learners get this wrong

• The 1.5 metre rule applies generally when overtaking pedestrians and cyclists, with no restriction to high speed or motorways

Topic: Calculating overtaking distance: the 60-formula and the blind spot

Read the rule: Core: Calculating overtaking distance: the 60-formula and the blind spot

Sections

• Challenge: Calculating overtaking distance: the 60-formula and the blind spot
• The model: Calculating overtaking distance: the 60-formula and the blind spot
• Core: Calculating overtaking distance: the 60-formula and the blind spot
• Why it matters: Calculating overtaking distance: the 60-formula and the blind spot
• Active recall: Calculating overtaking distance: the 60-formula and the blind spot
• Teach back: Calculating overtaking distance: the 60-formula and the blind spot
• Memory hook: Calculating overtaking distance: the 60-formula and the blind spot

Terms

• Inhaalafstand formule 60 maal snelheid gedeeld verschil
• Inhaalafstand kleiner verschil langere afstand
• Inhalen 1 5m voetganger fietser
• Inhalen snelweg niet langer dan nodig
• Looking sequence when overtaking (blind spot)

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