If you want to move ahead and the vehicle in front has switched on its left indicator, who has priority in the overtaking manoeuvre?
Overtaking
Explanation
To understand who has the right of way in an overtaking situation, it is important to consider the **signals of intention** from the driver in front. If the vehicle ahead has activated the **left indicator**, it is indicating that it plans to move in that direction. In this case, you must wait for it to complete its maneuver before attempting to overtake.
- **Checks before overtaking**: Before overtaking, check if the driver in front of you has signaled with lights or their arm that they will move to the side you plan to overtake on. If they have, they have the right of way to perform their maneuver first.
- **Exceptions to overtaking on the left**: Although overtaking is generally done on the left, if the driver in front clearly indicates that they are going to turn or stop on the left, you must wait and not overtake until they complete their maneuver.
- **Obligations of the overtaken driver**: The driver who is going to be overtaken must facilitate the maneuver, not increase speed, and, if necessary, reduce it to avoid dangerous situations.
Therefore, the driver who has already activated the indicator has the right of way in the overtaking situation, as they have indicated their intention to move to the left.
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