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You have just been overtaken by the vehicle in front of you. Are you allowed to increase your speed immediately after being overtaken?

You have just been overtaken by the vehicle in front of you. Are you allowed to increase your speed immediately after being overtaken?

Description

Art. 24 para. 6 of the Act of 20 June 1997, the Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137, as amended)
Explanation

Correct answer: No

The regulations prohibit the driver of a vehicle being overtaken from increasing their speed, both during the overtaking manoeuvre and immediately after it. According to Art. 24 para. 6 of the Road Traffic Act, such behaviour is not permitted because it makes it more difficult for the overtaking driver to complete the manoeuvre safely and can lead to dangerous situations.