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Where should the vehicle being overtaken position itself to facilitate overtaking?

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Close to the right-hand edge of the carriageway.

During the overtaking manoeuvre, the vehicle being overtaken should keep as close as possible to the right-hand edge of the carriageway, always provided that it is safe to do so and without interfering with the driving of other road users.

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  • Exactly in the middle of its lane.

  • As far to the left as possible without leaving its lane.

  • Close to the right-hand edge of the carriageway.

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