What does lateral distance mean? We go through what is meant by lateral distance and the different scenarios where it can be important to think about it.
When we talk about lateral distance, we mean the distance from the side of the car to another object, such as another vehicle or a cyclist. It is especially important to consider lateral distance in the following situations: * When overtaking another vehicle * When overtaking a cyclist * When you park your car The concept of "safe lateral distance" means that you must keep a sufficiently large distance from, for example, the vehicle you are overtaking, so that there is no risk of contact. If you do not keep a safe distance laterally, it can be assessed as causing danger when overtaking or showing negligence in traffic, which can lead to a fine.
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