What should you do if you plan to pass another vehicle?
When driving a vehicle being overtaken by another vehicle, you must:
- keep to the left, if safe, to allow a reasonable space for the overtaking vehicle to pass or.
- keep within your lane and.
- not increase your speed until the other vehicle has completely overtaken your vehicle and returned to the lane or line of traffic.
What should you do if a vehicle passes you on the left?
Being Passed. If another vehicle passes you on the left, decrease your speed slightly and stay centered in your lane. When the vehicle has safely passed and is ahead of you, continue at your normal speed. If you find that you are being passed on the right by many vehicles, you should move into the right lane and allow them to pass you on the left.
How to pass another vehicle step by step?
If you are certain it is safe to pass another vehicle, do so with strict adherence to these step-by-step instructions: Check the road ahead for hazards and oncoming vehicles. Do not drive close behind the driver you intend to pass while doing this, as it will limit your view.
What should you do if someone passes you on a two lane highway?
Being Passed. If another vehicle passes you on the left on a two-lane highway, decrease your speed slightly and keep to the right. This will help the other driver to pass safely.
What should you do when someone passes you in traffic?
This will help the other driver to pass safely. It is especially important to slow down if the other vehicle lingers on your left side or when you are driving in heavy traffic and there are small gaps between vehicles. When the vehicle has safely passed and is ahead of you, continue your normal speed.
Being Passed. If another vehicle passes you on the left, decrease your speed slightly and stay centered in your lane. When the vehicle has safely passed and is ahead of you, continue at your normal speed. If you find that you are being passed on the right by many vehicles, you should move into the right lane and allow them to pass you on the left.
What’s the best way to pass another car?
Signal your intention to merge back into the right-hand lane. Merge right and deactivate your turn signal. Maintain your speed until there is a safe distance between your vehicle and the car you have passed.
When is passing cars on the right permitted?
1 If the motorist in front of them has indicated with lights or hand signals that they are about to turn left. 2 If the vehicle ahead of you is disabled, slowing or stopping and the shoulder on the right side of the street is paved. 3 When traveling on a one-way street that is wide enough to safely accommodate the pass.
Being Passed. If another vehicle passes you on the left on a two-lane highway, decrease your speed slightly and keep to the right. This will help the other driver to pass safely.