You’re following a slower-moving vehicle on a narrow country road. There’s a junction just ahead on the right. What should you do?

A: Overtake after checking your mirrors and signalling

B: Only consider overtaking when you're past the junction

C: Accelerate quickly to pass before the junction

D: Slow down and prepare to overtake on the left

You should never overtake as you approach a junction. If a vehicle emerged from the junction while you were overtaking, a dangerous situation could develop very quickly.

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