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The road, speed, vehicles and traffic conditions, among other factors.
Several factors matter: the road and visibility, speed, vehicle characteristics and performance, available space and traffic, especially if entering the opposing direction. Before overtaking, check that it can be done safely and within speed limits. Risk cannot be attributed solely to the road while excluding speed or the vehicles.
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Only the vehicle type; speed and the road have no influence.
Only speed; the road and other vehicles have no influence.
The road, speed, vehicles and traffic conditions, among other factors.
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