In Italian vehicle safety and emergency procedures (Codice della Strada), what is the rule regarding the mandatory minimum safety distance to maintain behind operating snowploughs or grit spreaders (macchine sgombraneve o spargisale)?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. At least 20 metres

  1. Step 1: Under Art. 149, paragraph 3, vehicles following snowploughs or grit spreaders actively in operation must maintain a distance of at least 20 metres. Answer: At least 20 metres. Why not the others: the other options do not conform to vehicle safety standards and emergency regulations under the Codice della Strada.

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