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Overtaking is one of the most high-risk manoeuvres on UK roads. Here's the full process.
Overtaking is rarely assessed on the driving test — test routes are generally designed to avoid opportunities for it. But once you've passed, it's a regular real-world situation. Done incorrectly, overtaking is one of the leading causes of serious road accidents.
Never overtake: on or approaching a bend. On or approaching the brow of a hill. Where the road narrows. Near a junction (you or the vehicle ahead might turn). When it would require crossing a solid white line. On a pedestrian crossing. When the vehicle ahead is signalling right. When there isn't a clear, safe gap with margin to spare.
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