You're driving on a two-lane motorway. What should you do if a lorry is taking a long time to overtake you? Mark one answer
A Increase speed slowly, so the lorry can move into the left-hand lane behind you
B Maintain a steady speed and let the lorry driver decide what to do
C Slow down and flash your headlights
D Slow down and let the lorry pass
Answer:D
You're driving on a two-lane motorway. What should you do if a lorry is taking a long time to overtake you? Mark one answer
A Increase speed slowly, so the lorry can move into the left-hand lane behind you B Maintain a steady speed and let the lorry driver decide what to do C Slow down and flash your headlights D Slow down and let the lorry pass
Explanation: Large goods vehicles are fitted with speed limiters. This means it can take them a long time to overtake if the vehicle they're passing is travelling close to their limited speed. If a lorry is struggling to overtake you, slow down to let it pass. This helps the lorry driver and also other drivers following behind who want to travel faster.