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Before overtaking a large vehicle on a single carriageway, what must you be sure of?

That you have enough room to complete the manoeuvre, as it takes longer
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That the vehicle is doing exactly 30 mph
That you can finish within two seconds
That another car is overtaking too

Why?

Rule 164 of The Highway Code warns that it takes longer to pass a large vehicle. Make sure you have enough clear road to complete the overtake before you commit, and if in doubt, do not overtake.

Highway Code rule 164

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