If you observe that the vehicle overtaking you cannot complete the maneuver safely, how must you act to avoid an accident?

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Although the general rule states that when being overtaken you should maintain speed and keep to the right, road safety is the priority. If the overtaking vehicle is in danger (for example, an oncoming vehicle appears), you are obliged to facilitate the completion of the maneuver. This implies, if necessary, reducing your speed to allow the other vehicle to merge in front of you as soon as possible or return behind. Increasing speed is strictly forbidden as it would increase the time of exposure to danger.

If you observe that the vehicle overtaking you cannot complete the maneuver safely, how must you act to avoid an accident?

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