When are you in danger when overtaking?

You are in danger when overtaking if the vehicle you want to pass suddenly accelerates or swerves out to overtake you. These actions can cause unpredictable situations and may lead to collisions because the space and timing needed for safe overtaking are disrupted. Reducing speed considerably (option 3) is less directly dangerous during overtaking, as slowing down gives you more time to react. Understanding that sudden changes in speed and direction by other drivers create risk helps you anticipate and avoid dangerous overtaking maneuvers.