A road outside of a built-up area has just one lane in the direction of travel. Which trucks have to maintain such a great distance between them and the vehicle ahead, that an overtaking vehicle can pull back into lane?

In Germany, trucks over 3.5 tons (gross vehicle weight) are required to maintain a larger following distance on roads with a single lane in their direction of travel outside built-up areas. This increased distance ensures that when another vehicle overtakes them, there is enough space for the overtaking vehicle to safely merge back into the lane in front of the truck. This rule helps improve road safety by reducing accident risks during overtaking maneuvers involving heavy vehicles. Smaller vehicles are not subject to this specific distance requirement in this context. Remember, maintaining appropriate following distances is crucial, especially for larger and heavier vehicles, since their braking distances are longer and their movements can affect traffic flow more significantly.