What should you do now?

I reduce my speed so that the overtaking vehicle can pull in ahead of me

I accelerate so that the overtaking vehicle can pull in behind me

I maintain my speed because there is sufficient safety distance

Here is Our AI Assistant's Explanation

Your answer is correct because according to German traffic rules (§5 StVO), when another vehicle is overtaking you, you must not increase your speed. Instead, you should help the overtaking vehicle by reducing your speed slightly if necessary to allow it to safely pull back in front of you. This improves safety by creating enough space for the overtaking vehicle to complete the maneuver smoothly. Accelerating to prevent the overtake or maintaining speed without adjusting when needed could be dangerous and is not recommended. So, slowing down a bit to enable the overtaking vehicle to merge ahead is the proper and legally required behavior.

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