Ch. 5 · Driving Method

When being overtaken, you must not increase your speed until the overtaking is complete.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The Rules of the Road, Section "2 Method of Overtaking (4)", clearly states: "When being overtaken, you must not increase your speed until the overtaking is complete." Therefore, this statement is correct.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 11: Overtaking

Hikari
Hikari
If someone's overtaking me and I speed up a little to match traffic, that should be fine, right?
Misaki
Misaki
Actually, that's not allowed. The statement is true—you must not increase your speed at all until the overtaking is complete.
Hikari
Hikari
Oh, I thought it was just about not blocking them on purpose.
Misaki
Misaki
It's stricter than that. Any speed increase makes the maneuver more dangerous for the passing driver, so hold steady until they're clear.

Source: Ch. 5 Driving Method · Section (第６節 追越しなど) · ２ 追越しの方法（４）

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