Explanation: For it to be an overtaking, both vehicles must be moving. 🚛 ➡️ 🚗 Tip: Remember, overtaking a stationary vehicle is not considered an overtaking. 🛑
The vehicle in front of me stays in the middle of the road. I can overtake it on the right.
Explanation: Overtaking on the right is only permitted if the vehicle has signaled its intention to turn left. 🔄 Tip: Always observe the indicators before overtaking. If nothing is indicated, stay behind. 👀
I can overtake the vehicle in front of me on the right.
Explanation: The vehicle put on its left indicator and moved to the left, making overtaking on the right legal. 🛣️ Tip: Be careful: overtaking on the right is exceptional and must be justified by an action of the vehicle in front of you. 🧐
The traffic is very heavy. I can go up the car queue on the right.
Explanation: In heavy traffic, moving up the lane on the right is not considered overtaking. 🚗🚙 Tip: Take advantage of this, but be careful of opening doors! 🚪
To overtake, I start by
Explanation: Before signaling your intention, you must check your surroundings to ensure safety. 🪞 Tip: A good habit: always check your mirrors before any action. 🧐
I have to use my turn signal to pass this cyclist.
Explanation: Even when overtaking a cyclist, using your indicator is mandatory. 🚴♂️ Tip: Always signal your intentions, regardless of the road user you are overtaking. 🔔
Before passing this vehicle, I can honk my horn.
Explanation: Outside of built-up areas, you can honk during the day to signal your intention to overtake. 📢 Tip: Honk sparingly to avoid surprising other road users. 🚨
I can overtake the two vehicles in front of me at once.
Explanation: This is not a one-way roadway, so such overtaking is not permitted. 🚧 Tip: Always assess the roadway layout before overtaking multiple vehicles. 🛑
After passing the van, I can immediately pass the truck in front of it.
Explanation: You don’t have to immediately return to the right if space allows. 🚚🚛 Tip: Maintain your safety margin before moving back. 🔄
This truck is overtaking me. How should I behave?
Explanation: It is important not to generalize about vehicles overtaking you. 🛣️ Tip: Respect this rule to avoid any lane conflicts. ✋
I want to overtake the vehicle in front of me at the level crossing.
Explanation: 🚫 It is forbidden to overtake a vehicle at a level crossing unless it is a bicycle, and only if there is no barrier or flashing lights. Tip: Before passing a level crossing, always check for barriers and light signals. 🚦
I want to overtake the vehicle in front of me at the level crossing.
Explanation: ✔️ Overtaking is allowed here because the barriers are up and the white light indicates that the crossing is safe. Tip: 🔍 Always look for the white or red light at level crossings for your safety.
I want to overtake the driver in front of me at the intersection.
Explanation: 🚫 At an intersection not protected by a light, an officer, or a signal, it is forbidden to overtake any vehicle, except a bicycle. Tip: If you do not have clear visibility or clear protection, do not overtake. ⚠️
I want to overtake the driver in front of me at the intersection.
Explanation: 🚫 Again, it is illegal to overtake at an unprotected intersection unless it is a bicycle. Tip: Unprotected intersections are danger zones, be careful. 🚦
I want to overtake the cyclist at the intersection.
Explanation: ✔️ Here, overtaking is allowed because it’s a cyclist. The rules for overtaking cyclists are more flexible. Tip: Always leave 1 meter in towns and 1.5 meters outside built-up areas when overtaking a bicycle. 🚴♂️
I want to overtake the vehicle in front of me.
Explanation: 🚫 On a blind bend, it is strictly forbidden to overtake, except for a cyclist. Tip: If in doubt, wait until you have good visibility before overtaking. 👀
I can overtake the bus and the white car at the same time.
Explanation: 🚫 This is a two-way street, overtaking multiple vehicles in a single maneuver is prohibited. Tip: Stay patient and overtake one vehicle at a time on two-way roads. 🛣️
I can overtake the van and the car at the same time.
Explanation: ✔️ Trucks cannot use the left lane here, but a car can overtake several vehicles at once if the situation allows. Tip: Always check the road markings and follow the rules of your lane. 🛑
Overtaking a car at a pedestrian crossing is
Explanation: 🚫 It is forbidden to overtake any vehicle at a pedestrian crossing, except a bicycle. Tip: Watch for signs and be vigilant at pedestrian crossings. 🦺
The vehicle in front of me stops. I can overtake it.
Explanation: 🚫 Overtaking is prohibited near a pedestrian crossing, even if the vehicle is stopped, unless it is a bicycle. Tip: It is best to wait for the vehicle in front to move off before making a decision. 🤔
I can overtake the cyclist on the traffic hump (raised device).
Explanation: Overtaking a cyclist is permitted even on a speed bump, provided you leave a sufficient safety gap of at least 1.5 meters 🚴♂️. Tip: Prioritize caution, adapt your speed and anticipate the cyclist’s reactions 🚦.
The red-bordered signal prohibits me from overtaking.
Explanation: This sign prohibits vehicles from overtaking heavy goods vehicles or trailers, but allows overtaking other vehicles 🚛. Tip: Look carefully at the symbol on the sign, as it indicates the restrictions precisely 👀.
On this path.
Explanation: This sign explicitly prohibits overtaking for trucks only, to keep traffic flowing 🚚. Tip: Always check the specific signs for restrictions for heavy goods vehicles 📜.
I can use the bus lane to overtake.
Explanation: The bus lane is reserved for public transport. You can only use it to make a turn, and only in the last few meters 📏. Tip: Don’t confuse a reserved lane with a temporary traffic lane 🚌.
Heavy goods vehicles are parked. I can use the ground-level accommodation to overtake.
Explanation: It is permitted to use the level shoulder to overtake parked vehicles, as long as you do not endanger pedestrians 🚶♀️. Tip: Always be aware of pedestrians and adjust your speed in these areas 🛑.
