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You're overtaking a lorry. What should you do if you see the driver flash their headlights?

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Move back to the left when you judge it's safe to do so

Take their signal to mean it's safe to move back to the left

Stop; there must be something wrong with your vehicle

Flash your hazard warning lights and move back to the left

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Move back to the left when you judge it's safe to do soThis was the right answer

Never presume what someone means when they flash their headlights, as they might be signalling to someone else. Use your own judgement and wait until it's safe to complete your manoeuvre.

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Rule 111Highway Code rule · A flash is not an authoritative instruction to pull back in; the overtaking driver must judge actual clearance.

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