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Yes, if the manoeuvre is permitted and safe.
Yes, subject to signs, markings and the remaining safe-overtaking conditions. Article 85.1 requires sufficient lateral clearance. Article 85.4’s current list does not include motorcycles: that section should not be said to require using part or all of a lane when overtaking every two-wheeled vehicle. If the overtaker is a two-wheeled vehicle, article 85.5 requires at least 1.50 m outside built-up areas from the overtaken vehicle’s outermost parts.
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No, a car can never change lanes to overtake.
Only animal-drawn vehicles may use another lane.
Yes, if the manoeuvre is permitted and safe.
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