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You're travelling at the legal speed limit. What should you do if the vehicle behind approaches quickly, flashing its headlights?

Select one of these four answers before moving on to the next question.

Accelerate to make a gap behind you
Touch the brakes sharply to show your brake lights
Maintain your speed to prevent the vehicle from overtaking
Allow the vehicle to overtake

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Do not enforce the speed limit by blocking another vehicle's progress. This will only cause frustration. Allow the other vehicle to pass when you can do so safely.
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This is DVSA car revision theory test question 31 of 98 from our free UK car practice theory test. This practice test follows the same format as the real DVSA multiple-choice car theory test.

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