Is a vehicle driver allowed to exceed the speed limit while overtaking?
- Yes, in a non-urban road only.
- Correct answer: No.
- Yes, in a freeway only.
- Yes, when overtaking a motorcycle.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: No.
The maximum permitted speed applies to the driver while overtaking too, and there is no permission to exceed it because of the type of road or the type of vehicle being overtaken. If you cannot complete the overtaking safely without exceeding the permitted speed, do not overtake. So even on a freeway, on a non-urban road or when overtaking a motorcycle, you must not exceed the maximum speed.