What prior check must the driver of a truck with a maximum authorized mass of more than 3,500 kg carry out before overtaking?

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Before starting an overtaking maneuver that requires lateral movement, the driver must give warning of it sufficiently in advance and check that the lane they intend to use has enough free space for the maneuver not to endanger or hinder those traveling in the opposite direction, taking into account their speed and that of the others; otherwise, they must refrain from overtaking (Article 84(1) of the General Traffic Regulations). This applies to any vehicle and also to a truck of more than 3,500 kg. Signaling the maneuver in advance is necessary, but it only gives warning: it does not give priority over other vehicles. And accelerating beyond the maximum speed of the road to finish sooner is not an option: overtaking does not authorize exceeding the speed limit.

What prior check must the driver of a truck with a maximum authorized mass of more than 3,500 kg carry out before overtaking?

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