What advice should you give to a pupil who wishes to overtake a long, slow-moving vehicle on a busy road?

Explanation: The closer a driver gets to the vehicle in front, the less they can see of the road ahead. The safety aspects of keeping well back to gain a better view need to be emphasised and practised. It takes a long time to overtake a long vehicle and a good view of the road ahead is necessary to see that there's enough room to overtake safely.

Category: Band 4 publications

References: The Official DVSA Guide to Driving: Section 7, Highway Code: Rule 163