You are driving a vehicle that is being overtaken. In this situation, are you prohibited from increasing your speed?
Explanation
Correct answer: Yes
Yes, as the driver of the vehicle being overtaken you must not increase speed. The photo shows an overtaking situation on a two-way road, where an SUV is passing our vehicle. Under art. 24 para. 6 of the Road Traffic Act, the driver of the vehicle being overtaken must not increase speed while the overtaking manoeuvre lasts. Accelerating makes the manoeuvre harder and longer, which is dangerous.
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