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Change back to your original lane
- – If you’ve changed lanes in order to overtake another vehicle, you’ll need to change back to your original lane. Before you move, check your mirrors and blindspots again to make sure it’s safe. Then, signal and change lanes. You should never weave between lanes, straddle lanes or try to change lanes all of a sudden.
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only overtake on the left if the vehicle in front is signalling to turn right, and there is room to do so; stay in your lane if traffic is moving slowly in queues.
If you need to change lanes, do so in good time. An exit lane may lead directly off the motorway at some junctions. Only get in that lane if you wish to go in the direction indicated on the overhead signs.
If you need to change lane, first use your mirrors and if necessary take a quick sideways glance to make sure you will not force another road user to change course or speed.
Whether you are overtaking a slow-moving car on a single-lane road or passing multiple vehicles on the motorway, it's important to follow some simple but essential rules for overtaking. Here are 10 top tips to staying safe when overtaking another road user: Make sure the road is clear.
It states: “Do not overtake on the left or move to a lane on your left to overtake.” The Code though, advises that it’s OK for a car to undertake in slow-moving traffic, if its lane is moving faster than a lane on the right.
Keep in the left lane unless overtaking. If you are overtaking, you should return to the left lane when it is safe to do so (see also Rules 267 and 268).
give way to oncoming vehicles before passing parked vehicles or other obstructions on your side of the road. only overtake on the left if the vehicle in front is signalling to turn right, and there is room to do so. stay in your lane if traffic is moving slowly in queues.
