Other types of vehicle
The car in front pulls out to overtake a long vehicle. Should you assume you can follow it straight past?
- Yes, always follow the car ahead
- Yes, if you are in a hurry
- No, you cannot see enough of the road, so wait and judge for yourselfCorrect
- Yes, long vehicles are easy to pass
Why?
Rule 164 of The Highway Code warns you not to assume you can follow a vehicle that is overtaking a long vehicle. Your view is blocked and the road ahead may not be clear, so drop back and make your own decision.
Highway Code rule 164