Overtaking on the highway is a very dangerous trick. A lot can go wrong if you don't do it right.
As a result, it can cause an accident or permanent disability for you or for other people, as well as damage to other property, including vehicles!
Therefore, when overtaking, it is important to follow these steps:
1. Think if there is a need for you to overtake. You may feel frustrated by being stuck behind a slow driver and waiting for your ride, but if you want to overtake on that road, is there any risk involved? Ask if it is safe to pass. Are there no "passing" signs on the road? Are there any hazards ahead such as pedestrian crossings or intersections? What? are you coming around a corner or is there a road slope that hides your vision? Never attempt to pass unless there is a clear view of both lanes of the road ahead.
2. Look both ways. What? do you have a clear line of sight? Will there be enough space (about 100 meters, the length of a football field) ahead after crossing the border? Remember, you will not only need enough space to accelerate past it, but also space to pass the car in front and overtake the car in front without causing them to slow down.
3. Remember the performance of your car. Are you used to driving alone, but today you have passengers and luggage in the boot? Or is it an uphill road?
Do not think that you can follow another car that is passing in front of you. They may have judged that there is enough room for them to cross, but there may not be for you either. Additionally, you don't necessarily have a clear view of the road when following another vehicle.
Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to overtake. If you change your mind about overtaking you need to be able to stop if the car in front stops! Remember (and follow) the second two rules.
4. Check your mirrors. Make sure the road is clear – not only in front of you in the oncoming lane, but also behind you and you may need to look quickly where you can't see, over your right shoulder – there may be a car or motorcycle about to overtake you. you didn't see it at first. Then before committing to overtake – check again!
5. Stay back and see the signs. This will give you a chance to accelerate while showing the car in front of you (or any behind you) that you are about to pass.
6. Keep checking the road and your mirrors. If there is an unexpected danger, you will need to return quickly and safely.
7. Accelerate assertively. Make sure you pass quickly and in a controlled and confident manner.
#REMEMBER ; The important thing is for you and others who use the road to arrive safely and not the other way around.
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