New South Wales · Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) · Road rules

Another vehicle crosses the centre line to overtake you. What must you do?

The answer

  • Speed up to shorten the time it takes
  • Not increase your speed while they are overtaking Correct
  • Move onto the shoulder and stop
  • Brake hard to let them past

Why that's the answer

You must not increase your speed while another vehicle is crossing a dividing line or the centre of the road to overtake you. Stay in your lane and let them complete the manoeuvre safely.

Where this rule comes from

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