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Yes, after ensuring it can be passed and the vehicle can return without danger.
Yes, after ensuring the manoeuvre can be completed without danger under Article 89. Checking that no vehicle is immediately alongside is insufficient: check visibility, approaching traffic and space to pass and return. Wait if unsafe. When passing a vehicle immobilised by breakdown, a crash or the services specified in Article 88.1, additional requirements include at least 1.5 m lateral clearance and speed at least 20 km/h below the road limit.
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No, passing an obstacle is never permitted.
Yes, even if it enters another vehicle’s path.
Yes, after ensuring it can be passed and the vehicle can return without danger.
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