In this situation, when approaching the top of the hill on a two-way road, are you allowed to overtake the motorcycle?
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Correct answer
NO
Explanation
In the photo you are driving on a two-way road with one lane in each direction, which rises in front of you, and a motorcycle is riding ahead of you; you cannot see what is beyond the top of the hill. You are not allowed to overtake the motorcycle when approaching the top of the hill. The answer is: no.
The Road Traffic Act prohibits overtaking a power-driven vehicle travelling on the roadway when approaching the top of a hill and on a bend marked with warning signs; it also requires you, before overtaking, to make sure that you have adequate visibility and enough space to complete the manoeuvre without obstructing anyone. On a two-way road you overtake by moving into the lane for oncoming traffic, and a vehicle coming from the opposite direction may appear from beyond the hill at any moment - you will see it only when it is too late to get back behind the motorcycle. You stay behind the motorcycle at a safe following distance, go over the top of the hill and overtake only on a straight, flat section, when you can see the whole stretch of road needed for the manoeuvre.
Legal basis: Art. 24 para. 7 point 1 and para. 1 point 1 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)