Revision question · The road

You've just overtaken another vehicle on a motorway. What should you avoid when moving back to the left?

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Cutting in

Increasing your speed

Changing gear

Signalling

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Cutting inThis was the right answer

After overtaking, check your nearside mirror carefully before moving back to the left. Don't rely on the other driver flashing their headlights, because only you can make the decision that it's safe.

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Rule 267Highway Code rule · Judge clearance in the nearside mirror; a headlight flash is not permission to pull across another vehicle.Rule 111Highway Code rule · Judge clearance in the nearside mirror; a headlight flash is not permission to pull across another vehicle.

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