In lane 2 of a road with two lanes each way, you want to overtake slow truck A. Car B is approaching fast from behind in lane 1. Which TWO are correct? Select TWO
- Your car (blue) in lane 2 has its left turn signal on to overtake
- Slow truck A ahead in lane 2
- Car B is approaching fast from behind in lane 1
- Solid double yellow centerline
💡 Hint
Overtake on the left of the vehicle ahead, and do not obstruct vehicles coming in the lane you move into (Articles 21(1) and 19(3) of the Road Traffic Act). Think not only about starting the overtake but also about the distance and signal when returning to your original lane.
Answer: ①, ③
Explanation
Overtaking must be done on the left of the vehicle ahead (Road Traffic Act Article 21(1)), at a safe speed and in a safe manner while watching traffic ahead of it (Article 21(3)). You must not change lanes if it may obstruct car B coming in lane 1 (Article 19(3)), so move over after car B has passed. Passing on the right, or cutting in right in front of the truck just after passing, is dangerous.
Legal basis: 도로교통법 제21조 제1항, 제3항, 제19조 제3항