Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

You're driving on a two-lane motorway. What should you do if a lorry is taking a long time to overtake you?

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Slow down and let the lorry pass

Maintain a steady speed and let the lorry driver decide what to do

Increase speed slowly, so the lorry can move into the left-hand lane behind you

Slow down and flash your headlights

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Slow down and let the lorry passThis was the right answer

Large goods vehicles are fitted with speed limiters. This means it can take them a long time to overtake if the vehicle they're passing is travelling close to their limited speed. If a lorry is struggling to overtake you, slow down to let it pass. This helps the lorry driver and also other drivers following behind who want to travel faster.

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Rule 168Highway Code rule · Keep a steady course and, when useful, ease off so an overtaking vehicle can pass and return safely.

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