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What should you do if a long, heavily laden lorry is taking a long time to overtake you?

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Speed up

Slow down

Hold your speed

Change direction

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Slow downThis was the right answer

A long lorry with a heavy load will need more time to pass you than a car. It won't be able to accelerate enough to pass you quickly, especially on an uphill stretch of road. Be considerate to the lorry driver - ease off the accelerator and allow the lorry to pass.

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Rule 168Highway Code rule · Do not obstruct an overtake or try to enforce the speed limit; slow if necessary to let the other vehicle complete it safely.

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