Manoeuvres

What is meant by overtaking?

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Question image: What is meant by overtaking?
  • A Passing a parked vehicle
  • ✓ Passing another moving vehicle travelling more slowly
  • C Changing lanes in a traffic jam
  • D Driving alongside a stationary tram

Why this is the correct answer

Overtaking means passing another moving vehicle that is travelling at a lower speed.

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