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The general limit for passenger cars on conventional roads is 90 km/h.
On dual carriageways and motorways, the minimum speed is 60 km/h unless there is justified cause.
Vans and passenger cars on dual carriageways within built-up areas have an 80 km/h limit when not signposted.
On urban motorways without signposting, passenger cars may not exceed 80 km/h.
The maximum speed indicated by a sign can never be exceeded.
On conventional roads, vehicles derived from passenger cars may travel up to 90 km/h.
A passenger car with a trailer on a conventional road has a maximum speed of 80 km/h.
When overtaking large vehicles, be prepared for a sudden lateral gust due to the screen effect.
On the acceleration lane, give way to vehicles already traveling on the main road.
On crests with no visibility, keep to the right and leave the opposite lane clear.
Double parking is always prohibited, without exceptions.
Keep a safe distance to avoid rear-end collisions in case of sudden braking.
On a downhill slope with manual transmission, leave the vehicle in reverse gear.
On curves and crests without visibility, overtaking and changing direction are prohibited.
When there are no lane dividing lines, always drive in the right-hand lane.
In residential streets, you may only park in expressly designated areas.
Return to the right lane when you see the front of the overtaken vehicle in your rearview mirror.
Moving faster from an acceleration lane is not considered overtaking.
Get out of the vehicle on the side closest to the edge of the road.
You may remain in the left lane to continue overtaking if no one is approaching faster from behind.
The shoulder is only for emergencies, never for stopping to admire the scenery.
Bicycles and mopeds turn left from the right side of the road or from outside it.
Complete the overtaking maneuver by returning to the lane gradually and without obstructing.
To change direction without obstructing traffic, pull off to the right and wait for the right moment.
When changing lanes, priority belongs to the driver already traveling in the lane you wish to occupy.
The shoulder cannot be used for driving, not even in situations of congestion or traffic jams.
Before overtaking, check that no one behind has already started overtaking you.
Double parking is always prohibited, although momentary stopping may be allowed in some cases.
After being overtaken at night, switch from high beams to low beams to avoid dazzling.
The sidewalk is exclusively for pedestrians; no vehicle may occupy it, not even partially when stopping.
On a motorway, drive normally in the right-hand lane, using the others only to overtake.
The turn signal warns of the maneuver but never grants right of way.
On a road, you only overtake on the right when the vehicle ahead is about to turn left.
On interurban roads, the passable shoulder may only be used to stop in an emergency.
Enter and exit the vehicle from the side nearest the sidewalk or shoulder.
Always make it easier for those needing to merge back due to a hazard by reducing your speed.
In tunnels with a single lane per direction, overtaking is prohibited.
To turn left without a centerline marking, position yourself next to the axis without invading the opposite direction.
On a motorway, the vehicle may only be stopped on the median exceptionally and out of necessity.
It is forbidden to make a U-turn where overtaking is prohibited.
Double-parking is only allowed exceptionally for loading/unloading while respecting the rules.
Do not overtake on the right vehicles in the same lane; overtaking is done on the left.
In tunnels with a single lane per direction, overtaking is prohibited.
Striped (zebra) zones must not be driven over when merging onto a motorway.
Never overtake on crests with reduced visibility if you must invade the opposite direction.
In a tunnel, keep at least 100 meters or 4 seconds of separation from the vehicle ahead.
Do not overtake someone who is already overtaking if you do not have enough visibility of the road ahead.
Whenever possible, facilitate the merging of vehicles from the acceleration lane.
Before overtaking, make sure you have room to return to the right lane after the maneuver.
To turn left on a three-lane two-way road, position yourself in the central lane.