When overtaking several trucks, you are faced with this situation. What should you do now?

Your answer is correct because the situation involves overtaking multiple trucks, which requires caution and patience.

The key rule in German traffic law here is that if the overtaking maneuver becomes unsafe or difficult—like if there is not enough space or speed difference—you should abort the overtaking. This means you should safely pull back behind the trucks.

After pulling back into your lane, it is crucial to re-establish a safe following distance to prevent collisions. This means not tailgating and keeping enough space to react to sudden slows or stops.

Continuing to overtake quickly and trying to cut in front of the last truck (the red one) is dangerous because trucks need more time and distance to slow down or react. This could cause accidents or force risky maneuvers.

So, by aborting the overtaking and then keeping a safe distance after returning to your lane, you prioritize safety and comply with the traffic rules on overtaking multiple heavy vehicles. This approach helps prevent collisions and ensures smooth traffic flow.