Revision question · Motorcycle handling

When may you overtake another vehicle on their left?

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When you’re in a one-way street

When approaching a motorway slip road where you’ll be turning off

When the vehicle in front is signalling to turn left

When a slower vehicle is travelling in the right-hand lane of a dual carriageway

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When you’re in a one-way streetThis was the right answer

You may pass slower vehicles on their left while travelling along a one-way street. Be aware of drivers who may need to change lanes and may not expect faster traffic passing on their left.

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Rule 143Highway Code rule · On a one-way street traffic may pass on either side; this does not permit routine undertaking elsewhere.

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