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Yes, after checking that it can be passed safely.
When we encounter a lorry immobilised on a two-way carriageway, we may think of passing it using the opposite lane. It is essential to check that the manoeuvre can be carried out safely: we must make sure that no vehicles are approaching in the opposite direction and that we have sufficient visibility and space to overtake safely. If we confirm that all the conditions for passing the lorry safely are met, as in the image, we may temporarily occupy the opposite lane to carry out the manoeuvre.
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Only if there are two or more lanes in the opposite direction.
No, because there is a continuous longitudinal line prohibiting it.
Yes, after checking that it can be passed safely.
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