You are driving in the left of two lanes and approaching a vehicle that has just started to overtake. What do you do?

In this situation, when you are in the left lane and a vehicle ahead starts to overtake, you must keep a safe distance behind that vehicle (option 1). This ensures you have enough space to react safely and do not pressure the overtaking vehicle.

At the same time, you should allow the vehicle in front to complete its overtaking maneuver smoothly (option 2). This means not accelerating or closing the gap to block or hinder the overtaking process.

You should never close up to the vehicle in front, sound your horn, or flash your lights to pressure overtaking—it is unsafe and against German traffic rules. The priority is maintaining safety and traffic flow by not interfering with overtaking vehicles. Following these principles helps prevent accidents and promotes courteous driving behavior.