Obligations of the overtaker before starting the maneuver is one of the topics in the Driving maneuvers block of the Spanish DGT theory. Overtaking, changes of direction, stopping, parking, lighting and warnings. Understanding this section well helps you answer the theory-exam questions on this topic with confidence.
In simple terms, this point of the DGT theory establishes that you must also ensure that the driver of the vehicle in front of you in the same lane has not indicated his intention to move to the same side; in such case, you must respect his right of way.
Manoeuvres are tested with practical cases; remember the correct order: observe, signal and only then carry out the manoeuvre.
You must also ensure that the driver of the vehicle in front of you in the same lane has not indicated his intention to move to the same side; in such case, you must respect his right of way. However, if after a reasonable period of time the driver of the aforementioned vehicle does not exercise his right of way, you may initiate the overtaking manoeuvre, warning him of this beforehand with an acoustic or optical signal.
In any case, it is prohibited to overtake vehicles that are already overtaking another vehicle if the driver of the third vehicle, in order to carry out this manoeuvre, has to invade the part of the road reserved for traffic in the opposite direction.
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