POLICE are investigating reports of dangerous driving after dash cam footage emerged showing a car attempting to overtake on a busy Isle of Wight road.

The footage, which has been circulated widely on social media, was taken by Jarv Stevenson on his way home from work yesterday (Tuesday).

The footage shows the driver of a red Mazda attempting to overtake a van, causing an oncoming vehicle to swerve to the side of the road to avoid a head on collision.

Watch the video below.

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