Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

What should you do if you want to overtake a slow tractor but you're not sure if it's safe to do so?

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Follow another overtaking vehicle

Sound your horn to signal the tractor driver to pull over

Flash your headlights to oncoming traffic and then overtake

Wait if you're in any doubt

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Never overtake unless you're absolutely sure that it's safe. Ask yourself, 'Can I see far enough down the road to complete the manoeuvre safely? Are there junctions ahead? Is it legal to overtake here?' If you have any doubt, then wait until you can overtake safely and legally.

Reviewed reading for this question

Rule 162Highway Code rule · Do not overtake when a dip, junction or other restricted view prevents seeing a safe completion point.Rule 166Highway Code rule · Do not overtake when a dip, junction or other restricted view prevents seeing a safe completion point.

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