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What should you do before overtaking on a single carriageway road?

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Flash your headlights at oncoming traffic

Look ahead for road junctions

Drive very close to the vehicle in front

Make a final check in your left-hand mirror

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Look ahead for road junctionsThis was the right answer

Before overtaking, you need to make sure it's safe to carry out the manoeuvre. As part of your check, look well ahead for road junctions. You shouldn't overtake as you approach a road junction, because if a vehicle emerges, or has to wait to turn, you could risk a collision.

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Rule 167Highway Code rule · A junction ahead can make overtaking unsafe because a vehicle may emerge or turn.

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