As a general rule, is it permitted to overtake on a bend with reduced visibility?

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The General Traffic Regulations state that overtaking is prohibited on bends and hill crests with reduced visibility. The correct answer is 'No, because it would invade the opposite direction'. This prohibition is based on road safety: without sufficient vision of the road ahead, it is impossible to know if another vehicle is approaching head-on, creating a deadly risk of collision. Note that even if there is no specific vertical prohibition sign or if the line is broken, the general rule prevails if visibility is insufficient. Overtaking would only be allowed if the traffic directions were clearly delimited (e.g., highway or double solid lines) and the maneuver could be performed without at any time invading the opposite direction.

As a general rule, is it permitted to overtake on a bend with reduced visibility?

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