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Why should you take extra care when overtaking at night?

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Every driver will normally be tired

Large vehicles are subject to a 10% speed reduction

Speed and distance are harder to judge

Most towns aren't adequately lit

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Speed and distance are harder to judgeThis was the right answer

In the darkness, it will be difficult to assess the road ahead - especially if there are bends or hills, which may prevent you from seeing oncoming vehicles.

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Rule 267Highway Code rule · In darkness, speed and distance are harder to judge and dips or bends can hide approaching traffic.

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