- A Yes, you must always signal
- B Yes, by switching on the hazard warning lights to show it is safe
- C No, under no circumstances
- ✓ Only drivers of heavy or large vehicles, or vehicles subject to a specific speed limit, when they cannot pull fully to the right and the overtaking can be done safely
Why this is the correct answer
Under Article 86.1 of the General Traffic Regulations, every driver who is about to be overtaken must keep to the right-hand edge. If they cannot keep fully to the right and the overtaking can be done safely, drivers of heavy or large vehicles, or vehicles subject to a specific speed limit (Art. 86.3), must show the driver behind that it is possible, by arm signal or with the right indicator. Other drivers are not required to signal.
More questions on Manoeuvres
- In which of the following places is overtaking prohibited?
- Overtaking is prohibited when the manoeuvre would require:
- In tunnels with one lane per direction, pedestrian crossings, intersections and level crossings, overtaking is, in general:
- Even where overtaking is generally prohibited on a stretch, which vehicles may be overtaken if it can be done safely?
- To turn right, how should the driver position the vehicle?
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