35.116. A driver who intends to overtake you previously prevented you from overtaking. In this case, you:
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This is an exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine about safe interaction between drivers during overtaking maneuvers and preventing road conflicts. It reminds that road safety is more important than “mutual claims” on the road: even if another driver previously behaved incorrectly, responding in kind increases the risk of an accident, particularly a head-on collision in the oncoming lane.
The question tests the section of the Traffic Rules regarding overtaking (specifically the requirements for the driver of the vehicle being overtaken). According to clause 14.3, the driver is prohibited from obstructing overtaking by increasing speed or by other actions. It is also important to remember the definition of “overtaking” (clause 1.10): it is passing with entry into the oncoming lane, so any unpredictable actions by the driver being overtaken are especially dangerous.
The analysis of the options in the theoretical exam is simple: the intention to “accelerate to prevent being overtaken” is a direct violation of clause 14.3 and creates critical risks when the other driver has already started the maneuver and is counting on your stable speed. The correct model of behavior according to the traffic rules is not to interfere with the completion of the overtaking, to maintain a predictable driving mode, and to act calmly so as not to provoke a dangerous situation.
Clause 14.3
The driver of the vehicle being overtaken is prohibited from obstructing the overtaking by increasing speed or by any other actions.
Brief application: regardless of the previous actions of the other driver, you as the driver of the vehicle being overtaken do not have the right to obstruct their overtaking (in particular, you must not increase your speed or perform other actions that complicate the completion of the maneuver).
Clause 1.10 (term "Overtaking")
Overtaking — passing one or more vehicles involving moving into the oncoming traffic lane.
Brief application: the question concerns the situation when you are being "overtaken", that is, another driver is passing you by moving into the oncoming lane, and you have the obligations of the driver of the vehicle being overtaken.
Therefore, the correct answer is "You will not obstruct the overtaking," given that according to the definition in the Traffic Rules, the driver of the vehicle being overtaken is expressly prohibited from obstructing overtaking by increasing speed or by any other actions.
Imagine the situation: you are driving in your lane, and a driver appears behind you who now wants to overtake. Previously, this same driver prevented you from overtaking him. Your natural reaction might be to “respond in kind,” but the Rules require you to act differently.
Clause 14.3 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine establishes the obligation for the driver of the vehicle being overtaken: not to create obstacles to overtaking. It is prohibited, in particular, to increase speed or otherwise complicate the maneuver for the overtaking driver. That is, even if the other driver previously behaved incorrectly, this does not give you the right to violate the rules in response.
From a practical point of view, obstructing overtaking often leads to dangerous developments: the driver behind may already be in the oncoming lane, counting on your steady speed, and your acceleration or “hugging” the lane increases the risk of a head-on collision or side contact. The safest behavior in such a situation is to maintain a steady movement within the rules and not interfere with the completion of the maneuver.
Therefore, the correct answer is "You will not obstruct the overtaking," because according to clause 14.3, the driver being overtaken is obliged not to create obstacles to overtaking, regardless of the previous behavior of the other driver, so as not to provoke a dangerous situation.