What factor should you particularly pay attention to while riding a moped, in order to keep a proper distance from the vehicle in front of you?
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Correct answer
A. The condition of the surface of the road.
Explanation
In the photo a rider of a two-wheeler with a top box, wearing a reflective vest, is riding in a line of cars towards traffic lights showing red and amber. To keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front, you take into account in particular the condition of the road surface - answer A.
The Road Traffic Act requires you to keep the distance necessary to avoid a crash if the vehicle in front brakes or stops. How many metres you need depends on the braking distance, and this depends on grip - that is, on the condition of the surface: dry, wet, muddy or covered with leaves or sand. Engine power (answer B) affects acceleration, not braking. The speed limit on a given section (answer C) is an upper limit, not a guide to how far behind the vehicle in front you should ride - what counts is your actual speed and the conditions. In a traffic jam, as in the photo, do not stay glued to the back of a car, because if it brakes suddenly, you have nowhere to escape.
Legal basis: Art. 19 para. 1 and para. 2 point 3 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)