3 ptsBOfficial number: 2948
Should you refrain from overtaking in this situation?
Description
Art. 24 para. 1 pt. 2) of the Act of 20 June 1997, The Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137, as amended)
Explanation
Correct answer: Yes
Yes, in this situation you must absolutely refrain from overtaking. The image in the left mirror clearly shows that the vehicle in the left lane has already begun the overtaking manoeuvre. According to Art. 24 para. 1 pt. 2 of the Road Traffic Act, a driver is forbidden to overtake if the driver behind them has already started this manoeuvre. Changing lanes at this moment would force the other vehicle to brake sharply and would risk a collision.