Judgement when overtaking

Expected outcome/competence

Overtaking should only be carried out when it is safe to do so. A sufficient safety margin should be left when other vehicles are being overtaken. Cyclists and motorcyclists need as much space as other vehicles; they can wobble or swerve suddenly.

Not cutting in too quickly after overtaking. Care taken when the width of the road is restricted or when the road narrows. If there is an obstruction on our side or not enough room for two vehicles to pass safely, the driver should be prepared to wait and let the approaching vehicles through. When turning right, other vehicles should not have to stop, slow down or swerve to allow the vehicle to complete its turn.

Potential deviations from expected outcomes

• Cutting in after overtaking
• Attempting to overtake in a hazardous place
• Unsafe overtaking

Meeting traffic:

• Failure to show proper judgement when meeting approaching traffic

Crossing traffic:

• Turning right across the path of oncoming road users

Examples of what might constitute something that would result in a fault being marked

Driving fault

Late reaction when meeting approaching vehicles.

Serious fault

Placing other drivers at risk by driving forward when they should have clearly given way.

Dangerous fault

Any situation brought about by the inability to meet approaching traffic that resulted in actual danger to the examiner, candidate, and the general public or property.