Revision question · Attitude

You're travelling at the legal speed limit. What should you do if the vehicle behind approaches quickly, flashing its headlights?

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Accelerate to make a gap behind you

Touch the brakes sharply to show your brake lights

Maintain your speed to prevent the vehicle from overtaking

Allow the vehicle to overtake

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Allow the vehicle to overtakeThis was the right answer

Don’t enforce the speed limit by blocking another vehicle’s progress. This will only cause frustration. Allow the other vehicle to pass when you can do so safely.

Reviewed reading for this question

Rule 168Highway Code rule · Keep a steady course and let an overtaking vehicle pass, slowing if necessary.

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