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Keep safely to the right-hand edge and, when needed, reduce speed or move onto a practicable shoulder.
Keep as close to the right-hand edge as safely possible, reduce speed or move onto a practicable shoulder when needed to facilitate the manoeuvre. Do not invite unsafe overtaking or present an arm signal as mandatory when the manoeuvre cannot be safe. Facilitating passage does not remove the overtaking driver’s duties.
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Never facilitate overtaking, even when it can be done safely.
Keep safely to the right-hand edge and, when needed, reduce speed or move onto a practicable shoulder.
Increase speed to prevent the car from overtaking.
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