On a conventional road with one lane for each direction, if a truck is overtaking and its dimensions block your view of the road ahead, may you start overtaking by positioning yourself behind it?

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The correct answer is 'No'. Traffic regulations prohibit overtaking behind another vehicle that is overtaking when, due to its dimensions, your visibility of the road ahead is restricted or blocked. To overtake safely, you must be certain that there are no oncoming vehicles and that you have enough space to return to your lane. The truck acts as a visual screen; if it had to abort the maneuver suddenly, you would not have the time or space to react, leaving you exposed to oncoming traffic. Getting closer than 5 meters is not only illegal for failing to maintain a safe distance, but it also worsens your visibility even further.

On a conventional road with one lane for each direction, if a truck is overtaking and its dimensions block your view of the road ahead, may you start overtaking by positioning yourself behind it?

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