Car permit · Passing and lanes
What should you do when someone behind you is trying to overtake you?
Correct answer: Ease off the gas to leave room ahead of you.
Answer options
- ASteer toward the passing lane to block the pass
- BSpeed up so the other driver has to stay behind
- CEase off the gas to leave room ahead of you Correct
Why
Slowing slightly opens a gap in front of you, so the passing driver spends less time in the passing lane and can pull back in easily. Speeding up or blocking the pass creates a serious risk of a crash.
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Topic: Passing and lanes License: Car permit
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