Choose an answer to see straight away whether it is right, and why. Read the rule first if you need to.
You are behind a slow truck on a two-way road with a continuous solid white line in the centre. What should you do?
Overtaking by crossing a continuous single or double solid line is prohibited. Wait until the marking and the road ahead allow a safe overtake.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 14
Answer A. Overtaking by crossing a continuous single or double solid line is prohibited. Wait until the marking and the road ahead allow a safe overtake.
Are you allowed to exceed the speed limit to complete an overtake quickly?
Regulation 14 expressly prohibits exceeding the maximum speed limit while overtaking. If you cannot complete the move legally and safely, it is not a safe opportunity.
Answer B. Regulation 14 expressly prohibits exceeding the maximum speed limit while overtaking. If you cannot complete the move legally and safely, it is not a safe opportunity.
Approaching a pedestrian crossing, may you overtake the vehicle in front?
Regulation 14 prohibits overtaking at junctions, intersections and pedestrian crossings. A pedestrian may be hidden by the vehicle you are passing.
Answer C. Regulation 14 prohibits overtaking at junctions, intersections and pedestrian crossings. A pedestrian may be hidden by the vehicle you are passing.
A driver behind you wants to overtake. Should you switch on your right indicator to tell them it is safe?
The right indicator must mean you intend to move or turn right. Regulation 14 expressly prohibits using it to signal permission to overtake.
Answer C. The right indicator must mean you intend to move or turn right. Regulation 14 expressly prohibits using it to signal permission to overtake.
When is overtaking on the left allowed?
Passing on the left is an exception allowed only in these situations, and only when it is safe.
Answer A. Passing on the left is an exception allowed only in these situations, and only when it is safe.
The vehicle ahead of you has just overtaken a truck. Is it safe for you to follow it straight away?
Do not copy the vehicle ahead. There may be room for one overtake but not for two. Verify the whole manoeuvre yourself.
Answer D. Do not copy the vehicle ahead. There may be room for one overtake but not for two. Verify the whole manoeuvre yourself.
Why should you not follow closely behind a truck you plan to overtake?
Hold back so you can see further ahead and assess oncoming traffic before committing.
Answer C. Hold back so you can see further ahead and assess oncoming traffic before committing.
Outside built-up areas, the driver ahead waves you to overtake. What should you do?
Regulation 14 allows a short horn or headlight flash to signal an overtake outside built-up areas, but a signal from the driver ahead is not a guarantee. Verify it yourself.
Answer D. Regulation 14 allows a short horn or headlight flash to signal an overtake outside built-up areas, but a signal from the driver ahead is not a guarantee. Verify it yourself.
In which of these places is overtaking prohibited?
Regulation 14 prohibits overtaking where signs indicate a School Zone, Hospital Zone or Construction Zone, among other places.
Answer B. Regulation 14 prohibits overtaking where signs indicate a School Zone, Hospital Zone or Construction Zone, among other places.
You are on a bend and cannot see far ahead. The vehicle in front is slow. What should you do?
Overtaking on a bend, corner or wherever the road ahead is not clearly visible is prohibited and one of the commonest causes of head-on crashes.
Answer A. Overtaking on a bend, corner or wherever the road ahead is not clearly visible is prohibited and one of the commonest causes of head-on crashes.
What does this sign mean?
Do not overtake until the restriction ends.
Answer A. Do not overtake until the restriction ends.
You are in the blue car. What does the broken centre line allow?
A broken centre line may be crossed to overtake when it is safe and legal.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 6
Answer C. A broken centre line may be crossed to overtake when it is safe and legal.
May you cross this centre marking to overtake?
Do not cross a double solid line from either side, except to avoid an obstruction.
Answer B. Do not cross a double solid line from either side, except to avoid an obstruction.