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Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines. If you can
see
a
sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your
pass.
A
broken center line usually indicates it’s all right to pass
(providing the road ahead is clear). Never cross a solid line on your
side of the lane or a double solid line, even if the road seems empty
of
approaching traffic.
Do
not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re
awaiting
an
opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces
your
area
of vision, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle.
Also, you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly
slows or stops. Keep back a reasonable distance.
When it looks like a chance
to
pass is coming up, start to accelerate but
stay in the right lane and don’t get too close. Time your move
so
you
will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other lane.
If the way is clear to pass, you will have a “running start” that more
than makes up for the distance you would lose by dropping back. And
if something happens
to
cause you to cancel your pass, you need only
slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity.
If
other cars are lined up to pass
a
slow vehicle, wait your turn. But
take care that someone isn’t trying to pass
you
as you pull out to pass
the slow vehicle. Remember
to
glance over your shoulder and check
the blind spot.
Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start your left lane
change signal before moving out of the right lane
to
pass. When you
are
far enough ahead
of
the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside
mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back into the
right lane. (Remember that your right outside mirror is convex. The
vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from
you
than it
really is.)
Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two-lane roads.
Reconsider before passing
the
next vehicle.
Don’t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly. Even though the
brake lights are not flashing, it may be slowing down or starting
to
turn.
If
you’re being passed, make
it
easy for the following driver
to
get
ahead of you. Perham vou
can
ease
a
little
to
the
ripht.
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