You're overtaking another lorry. What should you do if you start to lose speed due to an uphill gradient? Mark one answer
A Continue at the same speed and in the same position
B Ease off and drop behind the vehicle you were trying to overtake
C Try to force the vehicle you were overtaking to drop back
D Try to force the vehicle you were overtaking to speed up
Answer:B
You're overtaking another lorry. What should you do if you start to lose speed due to an uphill gradient? Mark one answer
A Continue at the same speed and in the same position B Ease off and drop behind the vehicle you were trying to overtake C Try to force the vehicle you were overtaking to drop back D Try to force the vehicle you were overtaking to speed up
Explanation: If you try to overtake another vehicle and realise that you're unable to complete the manoeuvre, ease off the accelerator and drop back behind the vehicle. If the vehicle you're trying to overtake is large, then it will take a long time to pass. You should assess whether you have the time and power to complete the manoeuvre before you try to overtake.