You are driving on a one-lane-each-way road where overtaking is allowed. The vehicle behind you turns on its turn signal and starts to overtake you. What is the correct way for you to drive?
💡 Hint
A vehicle being overtaken must not obstruct the overtaking, for example by speeding up to compete or blocking the way ahead (Article 21(4) of the Road Traffic Act). Remember that the longer the overtaking vehicle stays in the opposite lane, the greater the risk of a head-on collision.
Answer: ③
Explanation
Article 21(4) of the Road Traffic Act forbids obstructing an overtaking vehicle, for example by speeding up to race it or cutting in front of it. You should keep your speed or slow down so the overtaking vehicle can return quickly and safely. Running alongside it or closing the gap ahead keeps it longer in the opposite lane and raises the risk of a head-on collision.
Legal basis: 도로교통법 제21조 제4항