Is there a difference between flying overtaking and accelerating overtaking?

Learn everything you need to know about the differences between a flying overtake and an accelerating overtaking. We explain what sets them apart in a simple way.

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Is there a difference between flying overtaking and accelerating overtaking?

Yes, there is a difference between flying overtaking and accelerating overtaking.

Flying overtaking is when you already have the speed up and overtaken one vehicle, and then overtake another vehicle.
Accelerating overtaking is when you are behind a vehicle and then accelerate and overtake the vehicle directly in front of you.

An accelerating overtaking can thus become a flying overtaking, if you decide to overtake several cars in a row.

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