If another vehicle passes you on the left, you must:
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Increase your speed slightly and keep to the right.
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Decrease your speed, then pull over to the right and stop.
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Increase your speed and move to the left.
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Decrease your speed slightly and keep to the right.
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Explanation
If another vehicle passes you on the left, you should slow down slightly and keep well to the right while remaining in your lane. Once the other driver has completed the pass, you may resume your normal speed.
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