When driving a truck with a maximum authorized mass of more than 3,500 kg, what check is essential to always carry out before starting to overtake, so as not to create danger?

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Before starting any overtaking, and especially critically when driving a heavy vehicle of more than 3,500 kg maximum authorized mass (MAM), the driver must verify that the lane they intend to occupy has enough free space to complete the maneuver comfortably and safely. Trucks need more time and distance to overtake because of their length and limited acceleration. The other alternatives are unacceptable: positioning less than two meters from the vehicle ahead removes the mandatory safety distance and prevents visibility, and exceeding the maximum permitted speed is strictly prohibited by the traffic regulations.

When driving a truck with a maximum authorized mass of more than 3,500 kg, what check is essential to always carry out before starting to overtake, so as not to create danger?

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