Revision question · The road

You're driving on a dual carriageway and intend to overtake the vehicle ahead. What should you do if there's a car approaching quickly behind you in the right-hand lane?

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Stay behind the slower vehicle

Signal right and move out

Move up closer to the slower vehicle

Signal left while waiting for the car to pass

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Stay behind the slower vehicleThis was the right answer

You should allow the faster-moving vehicle to overtake safely. If you pull out to overtake at this time, you'll cause the car behind to brake sharply. Don't use the size of your vehicle to intimidate. Be professional and show consideration to other road users.

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Rule 133Highway Code rule · Stay behind when the proposed lane is already being approached quickly; your signal does not grant priority.

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