How should the speed of the overtaking vehicle compare to the vehicle being overtaken?

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To perform a safe overtaking maneuver, the speed of the overtaking vehicle must be notably higher than that of the vehicle being overtaken. This is crucial to ensure the maneuver lasts the shortest possible time, reducing exposure to risk in the oncoming or parallel lane.  Important: Although a higher speed is required, exceeding the road's maximum speed limit is never permitted to overtake. The old rule allowing drivers to exceed the limit by 20 km/h on conventional roads was abolished in the latest Traffic Law reform. Therefore, options suggesting exceeding the limit, even temporarily, are incorrect.

How should the speed of the overtaking vehicle compare to the vehicle being overtaken?

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