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To make sure it is safe to return to the left hand lane the mirrors must be used

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When you can see the vehicle you have overtaken in the mirror and judged a 2 second gap.Signal your intentions to move back to the left lane by using the direction indicator signal.

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You should steer a steady course to the left hand lane.Go back in at a gentle angle.Do not cut in on the vehicle you have overtaken causing it to slow break skid or hit you.

A driver in the left lane has got boxed in,and has decided to overtake the yellow truck,regardless of the position and speed of other traffic.He has used his indicator and if he changes course a collision could occur.

Should the police see a driver commit an offence or irresponsible manoeuvre,the driver will be stopped and prosecuted