Which type of vehicle is prohibited to overtake another overtaking vehicle?
- Motorcycles.
- Correct answer: Buses,(not including minibus), commercial vehicles and work vehicles with an all-up weight of more than 3,500 kg.
- Motor vehicles with an all-up weight of more than 4,000 kg.
- Commercial vehicles and work vehicles with an all-up weight of 3,500 kg or less.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: Buses,(not including minibus), commercial vehicles and work vehicles with an all-up weight of more than 3,500 kg.
Buses other than minibuses, and commercial and work vehicles with an all-up weight of more than 3,500 kg, may not overtake a vehicle that is itself overtaking. Heavy, long vehicles accelerate slowly and need much more time and distance to pass, and a double overtake puts three vehicles side by side, greatly raising the risk of a head-on crash. Lighter commercial vehicles of 3,500 kg or less are not covered by this ban.