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You are permitted to overtake a vehicle on its left if that vehicle is signalling to turn right and there is sufficient room to do so safely.

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True. It is legal and permissible to pass on the left of a vehicle that is indicating and waiting to turn right, provided there is adequate room and it is safe.
Under UK Highway Code Rule 163, overtaking is normally performed on the right. However, passing on the left is explicitly permitted when the vehicle ahead has signalled its intention to turn right and there is sufficient room to clear the vehicle safely.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Recall the general standard for overtaking under the UK Highway Code.
Highway Code Rule 163 states that drivers should normally overtake other vehicles on the right-hand side.
Establishing the default baseline rule is necessary before evaluating permitted exceptions.
2
Identify the statutory exceptions that allow passing on the left (undertaking).
Passing on the left is permitted in slow-moving congested traffic queues, on one-way streets, or when the vehicle ahead is signalling to turn right.
Highway Code Rule 163 outlines explicit circumstances where passing on the left is lawful and safe.
3
Evaluate the statement against the right-turn exception.
The statement matches Highway Code Rule 163 directly.
Drivers may pass on the left of a right-turning vehicle as long as there is sufficient clearance and they do not enter prohibited lanes or create danger.

Key Concept

Exceptions to the rule of overtaking on the right, specifically passing vehicles turning right on the left.
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