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Read rule 167

Using the road: rules 159–203

Work through moving off, overtaking, junctions, roundabouts, crossings and reversing safely.

Rule 167

DO NOT overtake where you might come into conflict with other road users. For example approaching or at a road junction on either side of the road where the road narrows when approaching a school crossing patrol on the approach to crossing facilities where a vehicle ahead is slowing to stop for a pedestrian that is crossing from a pedestrian island (see Rule 165 ) between the kerb and a bus or tram when it is at a stop where traffic is queuing at junctions or road works when you would force another road user to swerve or slow down at a level crossing when a road user is indicating right, even if you believe the signal should have been cancelled. Do not take a risk; wait for the signal to be cancelled stay behind if you are following a cyclist approaching a roundabout or junction, and you intend to turn left. Do not cut across cyclists going ahead, including those using cycle lanes and cycle tracks (see Rule H3 ) stay behind if you are following a horse rider or horse drawn vehicle approaching a roundabout or junction, and you intend to turn left. Do not cut across a horse rider or horse drawn vehicle going ahead when a tram is standing at a kerbside tram stop and there is no clearly marked passing lane for other traffic.

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