Revision question · Vehicle handling

What should you do when you're overtaking at night?

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Wait until a bend so that you can see oncoming headlights

Sound your horn twice before moving out

Go past slowly so that you can react to unseen hazards

Beware of bends in the road ahead

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Beware of bends in the road aheadThis was the right answer

Don't overtake if there’s a possibility of a road junction, bend or brow of a bridge or hill ahead. There are many hazards that are difficult to see in the dark. Only overtake if you’re certain that the road ahead is clear. Don’t take a chance.

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Rule 163Highway Code rule · Before overtaking at night, make sure a bend or other obstruction will not hide the clear road needed to complete the manoeuvre.Rule 166Highway Code rule · Before overtaking at night, make sure a bend or other obstruction will not hide the clear road needed to complete the manoeuvre.

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