What should you do about the overtaking vehicle?
When overtaking on a single-lane road it’s important to follow these steps:
- Consider if it’s necessary.
- Ask if it’s safe to overtake.
- Check both lanes.
- Keep in mind your car’s performance.
- Do not assume you can follow another car that’s overtaking ahead of you.
- Check your mirrors.
- Drop back slightly and signal.
Which vehicle or vehicles must stop?
All vehicles must stop Near schools, look for: Bicyclists and pedestrians. School safety patrols or crossing guards.
What should you do if someone overtakes you on a two lane road?
On a normal two lane road, give way to vehicles coming towards you before you pass parked vehicles or other obstructions on the left-hand side of the road. Do not increase your speed while being overtaken. Slow down, if necessary, to let the overtaking vehicle pass.
What’s the proper way to overtake a vehicle?
On a normal two-lane road, give way to vehicles coming towards you before you pass parked vehicles or other obstructions on the left-hand side of the road. Do not increase your speed while being overtaken. Slow down, if necessary, to let the overtaking vehicle pass. Overtaking a large vehicle
When is it safe to overtake on the left side of the road?
It is best not to consider overtaking at these spots: On the left shoulder of the road – to overtake on the wrong side in the emergency lane is totally inconsiderate of the needs of road users who in the case of an accident may be in need of emergency services. Where a vehicle has stopped at a pedestrian crossing or a scholar patrol
What are the threats to safe overtaking on the road?
Threats to safe overtaking include a lack of familiarity with the geography and the ability of the vehicle the driver is accustomed to. When the vehicle is heavily loaded with passengers and luggage this increases the risk of error in driver judgement.
Is it dangerous to pass another vehicle on a two lane road?
Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can be dangerous even when it is undertaken lawfully and carefully. Illegally passing a slower moving vehicle on a double solid line on a two-lane road can result in a traffic citation, or worse, a head-on collision resulting in serious injury or fatality.
What happens when you overtake two vehicles at once?
One scenario that can happen when you are following two or more vehicles is that each successive vehicle is in the overtaking position and closer and closer to the centre line which puts them at risk from oncoming traffic. Unless you are ready to overtake, hang back a little.
When to cut back into the right lane?
When passing another vehicle, you should not cut back into the right lane until you can see the vehicle that you just passed in your rear view mirror. A. Submit to professional assessment of alcohol and/or drug use and attend a remedial or rehabilitation program.
Where is the best place to overtake a heavy vehicle?
Be aware of blind spots created by the vehicle in front. However, the exit of a bend is often a good place to overtake a heavy vehicle because it may have slowed down to take the bend and won’t be able to accelerate fast out of it.