Correct answer
Entering the part of the carriageway assigned to opposing traffic.
Having to enter the part of the carriageway assigned to opposing traffic. This introduces a possible conflict with approaching vehicles and requires checking visibility, distance and sufficient space to perform and finish the manoeuvre without danger, under articles 84–87. Tyre condition, driver experience and other factors also affect the safety of the manoeuvre.
Practice more B licence questions
A 3-minute quick test with exam-style questions. Free, no signup.
All options
Entering the part of the carriageway assigned to opposing traffic.
Remaining entirely in a lane assigned to your own direction.
Remaining in your lane without performing any overtaking.
Editorial status: editorially approved. This status does not certify legal review. Report a correction
Keep studying
Glossary terms in this question
Related questions
- A non-priority vehicle travels in a built-up area. With no accident risk or other regulatory exception, may it use the horn solely to announce intended overtaking?
- While following another vehicle before overtaking, may you reduce the gap below what is needed to stop without collision if the vehicle ahead brakes sharply?
- A car overtakes a cyclist on a conventional road with one lane per direction and no shoulder. There is a continuous line, sufficient visibility, nobody is endangered and all other legal conditions are met. May it use part of the opposing lane while leaving more than 1.5 m?
- While preparing to overtake, may you approach the vehicle ahead closer than the gap needed to stop without collision if it brakes suddenly?
- As a general rule, at which of these places does article 87 prohibit overtaking?
- At the sign shown, while not carrying out an overtaking manoeuvre, what signposted gap must you keep from the vehicle ahead?