On which side must overtaking be carried out on a motorway or dual carriageway?
Overtaking
Explanation
To overtake on highways or expressways, it must be done **on the left side** of the vehicle you wish to overtake. This is the general rule for overtaking on these roads.
- **Exceptions**: Although there are some specific situations where overtaking on the right is allowed, such as in the case of trams or under certain conditions within cities, these do not apply to highways or expressways.
- **Multiple lanes**: On roads with two or more lanes in the same direction, the left lane is used for overtaking. Once the overtaking is completed, it is important to return to the right lane if you are not going to continue overtaking, especially if another vehicle is approaching faster from behind.
- **Safety**: When overtaking, it is crucial to maintain a safe distance and not exceed the permitted speed limits. Additionally, you must properly signal before changing lanes to overtake and when returning to the original lane.
In summary, overtaking on highways and expressways is done on the left side, following the appropriate safety and signaling rules.
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