Described herein is a method for determining the position of one vehicle with respect to another vehicle, in which the position of one vehicle with respect to the others is determined using counter means and short-range radio systems that provide for exchange of electromagnetic signals between the vehicles when these are within a pre-set range of coverage, on the basis of the calculation of the distance between the vehicles and the measurement of the their displacements in successive time intervals made by means of odometers, compasses and inclinometers.