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Yes, by slowing down or moving onto a usable shoulder when necessary.
Yes. Slow down or move onto the shoulder if it is usable, when necessary to facilitate safe overtaking because of that narrowness. Do not accelerate or obstruct the manoeuvre. This does not require slowing down in every situation, or permit using an unusable shoulder or enabling a dangerous overtake. The overtaking driver must also check that the manoeuvre is safe.
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No, all responsibility always belongs to the overtaking driver.
Yes, by slowing down or moving onto a usable shoulder when necessary.
Yes, always slow down even when unnecessary.
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Conduce un conjunto de grandes dimensiones por una calzada demasiado estrecha para que le adelanten con facilidad y sin peligro. ¿Debe facilitar el adelantamiento?
- Sí, aminorando la marcha o apartándose al arcén practicable cuando sea necesario.(Correct answer)
- Sí, debe reducir la velocidad siempre, aunque no sea necesario.
- No, toda la responsabilidad corresponde siempre al que adelanta.
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