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On a wet three-lane motorway, you move out to overtake a large goods vehicle travelling in lane 1. What action should you take when executing the pass and rejoining the left lane?

  1. A
    Cut back into lane 1 immediately ahead of the lorry's front bumper to escape surface spray
  2. Maintain an increased separation distance, pass steadily, and return to lane 1 only when well clear of the lorryAnswer
  3. C
    Flash your headlights repeatedly while alongside the lorry to signal the driver to brake
  4. D
    Match the lorry's speed and stay alongside in lane 2 until the rain stops

Answer

Maintain an increased separation distance, pass steadily, and return to lane 1 only when well clear of the lorry
Under Highway Code Rule 267, you should ensure you do not cut across the vehicle you have passed when returning to the left-hand lane. In wet conditions, stopping distances are doubled, making it essential to leave a larger gap before moving back into the left lane.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Assess the weather conditions and vehicle type
Recognise that wet roads double stopping distances and large vehicles produce heavy surface spray.
Safe overtaking requires accounting for reduced visibility and tyre grip.
2
Execute the overtake and complete the return manoeuvre safely
Complete the pass without lingering in blind spots and move back to the left only when safely clear.
Highway Code Rule 267 states you must not cut across the vehicle you have passed when returning to the left.

Key Concept

Highway Code Rule 267 motorway overtaking and returning safely to the left in adverse weather
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