When is it permitted to overtake another vehicle?
- Only when the overtaken vehicle is a slow vehicle.
- Only if the driver of the overtaken vehicle gives a signal to the driver of the overtaking vehicle.
- Only when the overtaken vehicle is a motorcycle.
- Correct answer: When the road is clear and you can overtake safely without causing danger to any other road user.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: When the road is clear and you can overtake safely without causing danger to any other road user.
Overtaking is not limited to a particular type of vehicle. It is allowed only when the road ahead is clear for a sufficient distance and the manoeuvre can be completed safely, without endangering or disturbing anyone. A signal from the driver being overtaken is not permission to pass. The overtaking driver alone is responsible for checking that it is safe.