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Difficulty: MediumSafe and Courteous Overtaking

After completing an overtaking manoeuvre on an open road, what should you do before moving back into the left-hand lane?

  1. A
    Steer back to the left immediately once your front bumper passes their vehicle
  2. Check your interior rear-view mirror to ensure the overtaken vehicle is fully visible before returningAnswer
  3. C
    Flash your headlights to instruct the driver behind to yield extra space for your return
  4. D
    Rejoin the lane with a standard two-second gap even if surface spray is reducing visibility on wet roads

Answer

Check your interior rear-view mirror to ensure the overtaken vehicle is fully visible before returning to the left-hand lane.
When completing an overtaking manoeuvre, the Highway Code requires drivers to move back to the left as soon as it is safe to do so, without cutting in. Waiting until the overtaken vehicle is clearly visible in the interior rear-view mirror ensures that a safe separation distance exists before returning to the lane.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Complete the pass and maintain a steady overtaking speed
Ensure your vehicle draws clear of the vehicle being overtaken.
Prevents slowing down or lingering unnecessarily in the overtaking lane.
2
Check the interior rear-view mirror
Confirm that the entire front of the overtaken vehicle is clearly visible in the mirror.
Provides a reliable visual indicator that sufficient separation distance exists to avoid cutting in.
3
Signal if necessary and smoothly steer back into the left lane
Re-establish position in the left lane without forcing the driver behind to brake.
Adheres to Highway Code rules on courteous driving and maintaining adequate safety margins.

Key Concept

Safe lane re-entry after overtaking without cutting in
Estimated Time:45s
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Safe and Courteous Overtaking

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