Can you overtake another vehicle on a narrow road?

Can you overtake another vehicle on a narrow road?

• A. Yes, anytime.
• B. No, never.
• C. Only if you are in a hurry.
• D. Only when there is enough space and it is safe, not near bends or hills.

Answer: (D)

Overtaking on a narrow road must be done only when there is enough space and it is safe. The key point is visibility and time: you need a clear, straight stretch with no oncoming traffic within a safe distance, and enough room to complete the pass and return to your lane without cutting in front of the other vehicle. Bends and hills reduce visibility and make it easy for an oncoming driver to appear unexpectedly, so overtaking there is hazardous and should be avoided. If these safety conditions aren’t met, you should not overtake. The other choices push speed or certainty of danger, which isn’t how overtaking works—safety comes first, and you should not overtake just because you’re in a hurry.

Overtaking on a narrow road must be done only when there is enough space and it is safe. The key point is visibility and time: you need a clear, straight stretch with no oncoming traffic within a safe distance, and enough room to complete the pass and return to your lane without cutting in front of the other vehicle. Bends and hills reduce visibility and make it easy for an oncoming driver to appear unexpectedly, so overtaking there is hazardous and should be avoided. If these safety conditions aren’t met, you should not overtake. The other choices push speed or certainty of danger, which isn’t how overtaking works—safety comes first, and you should not overtake just because you’re in a hurry.