You will position your vehicle closer to the centre line so that you can see around it, but not so close as to be a danger to oncoming traffic. This also indicates to the driver of the vehicle in front that you are considering overtaking. If you follow too closely for too long it might pressure the other driver into speeding up slightly and that will make it more difficult for you to overtake. Advanced drivers avoid overtaking three abreast, for example if the vehicle you are overtaking is also overtaking a cyclist.
This is because it reduces the margin of error for everyone involved. Take particular care around cyclists, especially children as they can be erratic. They also have a small tyre contact patch therefore limited braking ability , are unstable and often the riders have not done any training in riding safety and might only be wearing a helmet as protective gear.
Motorcyclists should be given plenty of room when you are overtaking, particularly if you are driving a heavy vehicle because your slipstream can destabilise them. This also applies when there are strong crosswinds. Be careful in this situation. Take extra care if you are the one overtaking a long vehicle. As well as it being extra distance to travel, you could be affected by its slipstream. In rural areas these are often given away by a lone street light.
To an extent, if you are clear in your intentions about overtaking, this is less likely to happen, but you must still check. Motorcyclists are more likely to do this as they usually have the power and acceleration to get past in shorter gaps. You need to become familiar with the acceleration capabilities of your vehicle so that you can anticipate how much room you will need.
Make sure all road markings and signs allow you to overtake. Check the rules for motorists when passing bicycle riders. While cycling, you can overtake vehicles on the left but must give way to any vehicle in front of you that is turning left and signalling to turn left.
Read more about cycling road rules and safety. How useful did you find the answer? Not at all relevant Quite useful Useful Very useful Excellent. If you can't find the answer? Ask a question. More related questions. If necessary, when overtaking a bicycle you can:.
You must not increase your speed when the other vehicle is crossing a dividing line or the centre of the road to overtake you. Menu Close Menu. Back to previous menu Close Menu. On this page. Care when overtaking Be careful when overtaking. Always give other vehicles enough room to overtake, merge or change lanes.
When you must not overtake You must not overtake another vehicle: across an unbroken dividing line single or double when you do not have a clear view of approaching traffic, for example, before a crest or curve or if you have limited visibility when a vehicle is stopping or has stopped at a pedestrian crossing, intersection or railway crossing where a road narrows.
You must not cross a single unbroken line to overtake.
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