Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 515 / 982

Está adelantando y ve que hay peligro; ¿qué debe hacer?
You are overtaking and see that there is danger. What must you do?
- AAumentar la velocidad y adelantar rápidamente.Speed up and overtake quickly.
- BReducir la velocidad, señalizar y volver a mi carril.Slow down, signal and return to my lane.
- CPedir ayuda al vehículo que estoy adelantando.Ask the vehicle I am overtaking for help.
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Correct answer
- BReducir la velocidad, señalizar y volver a mi carril.Slow down, signal and return to my lane.
Explanation
If danger arises while overtaking, you must give up the manoeuvre: slow down, signal and return to your own lane behind the vehicle. Speeding up to finish quickly increases the risk of a head-on collision.
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