You've just overtaken another large vehicle. How do you know when it's safe to move back to the nearside lane?
- A By waiting for the driver you've overtaken to flash their headlights
- B By checking your nearside mirror
- C By using your hazard warning lights as a signal
- D By moving to the nearside, hoping the other vehicle will slow down
Why this is the answer
While overtaking, you'll need to judge carefully when to return to the nearside lane. Check your left-hand (nearside) mirror to make sure the rear of your vehicle is well clear. You should allow for the length of both vehicles and take into account the speed difference. Do not cut in too soon on the vehicle you've overtaken, and do not rely on signals from other drivers; they may be signalling to someone else.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- By waiting for the driver you've overtaken to flash their headlights — A flash means only that they are there; the judgement stays yours.
- C
- By using your hazard warning lights as a signal — Hazard lights warn of a hazard and are not a signal to anyone.
- D
- By moving to the nearside, hoping the other vehicle will slow down — Hoping another driver will react is not a decision, it is a gamble.
Where this comes from
- Driving Buses and Coaches — section 8
- Driving Goods Vehicles — section 8
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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Asked in: Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
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