Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

What should you do if another vehicle is taking a long time to overtake you?

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Accelerate to allow sufficient room for it to move back to the left

Slow down and let it pass

Continue at a constant speed

Ignore the other vehicle

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Slow down and let it passThis was the right answer

If a vehicle is taking a long time to overtake, you should try to help the situation by slowing down. Your safety and the safety of other road users could be at risk if you maintain speed and prolong the time it takes for the overtaking manoeuvre to be completed.

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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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