When being passed you should:
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Sound your horn.
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Keep to the right side of your lane.
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Keep to the left side of your lane.
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Slow down abruptly.
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Explanation
When you are being passed, you should yield to the other driver to help them complete the pass safely. Stay to the right side of your lane to give them more space and a better view of the road, and maintain a consistent speed so they can merge back into the right lane smoothly without cutting you off.
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