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Maintain sufficient lateral clearance to overtake safely.
Leave sufficient lateral clearance to carry out the manoeuvre safely under Article 85.1. Judging speed, using mirrors and checking space are also necessary but do not replace that clearance. No single estimate guarantees safe overtaking; if risks prevent safe completion, abandon the manoeuvre safely under Article 85.2.
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Pass as close as possible to the other car.
Ignore clearance if the mirrors are correctly adjusted.
Maintain sufficient lateral clearance to overtake safely.
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