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Rule 164 Test

These questions are based on Highway Code Rule 164. There are 3 questions in this test. You need to answer 2 out of 3 to pass. Answers may be reviewed after each question or at the end of the test. Good luck!

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1. What should you do when preparing to overtake large vehicles according to Rule 164? Give one answer
A Drop back to increase visibility
B Follow another overtaking vehicle
C Get closer to the vehicle
D Overtake quickly
Correct Answer: A Drop back to increase visibility
Explanation: Dropping back increases your ability to see and lets the large vehicle driver see you, as advised in Rule 164.
2. What is important to ensure before overtaking a large vehicle? Give one answer
A A downhill road for easier overtaking
B Clear weather conditions
C Enough room to complete the manoeuvre
D The large vehicle is signalling
Correct Answer: C Enough room to complete the manoeuvre
Explanation: Ensuring enough room to complete the overtaking manoeuvre is crucial, especially since it takes longer to pass a large vehicle.
3. Why should you not follow a vehicle that is overtaking a large vehicle? Give one answer
A Following closely increases speed efficiency
B It is always illegal to follow
C The road ahead might be clear
D They may abort overtaking and pull back in
Correct Answer: D They may abort overtaking and pull back in
Explanation: There's a risk that the vehicle ahead might abort their overtaking and pull back in, creating a dangerous situation.