Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

You're driving in traffic at the speed limit for the road. What should you do if the driver behind is trying to overtake?

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Move closer to the car ahead, so the driver behind has no room to overtake

Wave the driver behind to overtake when it's safe

Keep a steady course and allow the driver behind to overtake

Accelerate to get away from the driver behind

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Keep a steady course and allow the driver behind to overtakeThis was the right answer

Never obstruct drivers who wish to pass. Speeding up or driving unpredictably while someone is overtaking you is dangerous. If someone overtakes and pulls into the gap in front of you, drop back to maintain a two-second gap.

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Rule 168Highway Code rule · Do not obstruct or accelerate against an overtaker; maintain a predictable course and let the vehicle pass safely.

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