Overtaking Safely: When Not to Overtake, and Giving Cyclists, Horse Riders and Walkers Room

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About Course

A refresher on overtaking for experienced drivers, based on the current Highway Code. Learn the checks to make first, the places you must never overtake, and the passing distances for cyclists, horse riders and people walking in the road.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course summarises the Highway Code for Great Britain for general awareness. Always follow the full Highway Code and the road signs and markings you see.

© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.

What Will You Learn?

  • Make the right checks before deciding to overtake
  • Know where the Highway Code says you must not overtake
  • Remember the 1.5 metre and 2 metre passing distances
  • Handle being overtaken calmly and safely

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Before you overtake
  • Places you must not overtake
  • Giving room to cyclists, horse riders and walkers, and being overtaken

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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