If you have started overtaking and notice circumstances that make the maneuver dangerous, what must you do?

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Safety is the absolute priority. According to Traffic Regulations, if during the execution of an overtaking maneuver the driver realizes it cannot be completed safely (e.g., a vehicle appears in the opposite direction), they must abort the maneuver. The correct sequence is: Reduce speed (do not accelerate), Signal the return to the right lane, and Return to the original position behind the vehicle being overtaken. Accelerating in the face of imminent danger increases the severity of a potential accident.

If you have started overtaking and notice circumstances that make the maneuver dangerous, what must you do?

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