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After another vehicle starts overtaking you, a dangerous situation develops. As a general rule, what should you do about your speed?

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Reduce it to help resolve danger, subject to the regulatory exception.

Reduce it to help resolve the danger under Article 86. Do not accelerate or obstruct overtaking. There is an exception: if the overtaking driver clearly abandons the manoeuvre by slowing and reducing your own speed would endanger traffic, do not do so, but still help them return to their lane.

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  • Reduce it to help resolve danger, subject to the regulatory exception.

  • Increase it to prevent completion of the overtake.

  • Never reduce it, even when necessary to prevent a crash.

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