You are driving on a rural road with double white lines, where the line nearest to you is broken. A slow-moving lorry ahead is causing a queue of vehicles, some of which are making repeated short overtakes and then braking sharply to get back in. You have a clear view ahead and could legally overtake if you can finish before the line on your side becomes solid. From an environmental responsibility perspective, what is the most appropriate action?

Explanation

Under Rule 128 of the Highway Code, you may cross double white lines when the line nearest to you is broken, but only if it is safe and you can complete the manoeuvre before reaching a solid white line on your side. From an environmental responsibility perspective, unnecessary harsh acceleration and braking increase fuel consumption and emissions. Planning one smooth, legal overtake that you can complete safely before the line becomes solid minimises fuel use and pollution, while still complying with Rule 128. Repeated short overtakes or aggressive acceleration to pass multiple vehicles are both unsafe and environmentally wasteful.