So
here
are
some tips
for
passing:
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"Drive ahead."
Look
down
the
road,
to
the sides, and to crossroads
for
situations that might affect your passing patterns. If
you
have any
doubt whatsoever about
making
a
successful pass,
wait
for
a
better
time.
Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines.
if yo^
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, especiallv
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 specd 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
c
to
pass
you
as
you
pull out
to
pass
the
slow vehicle. Remember
to
glance over
your
shoulder
;ind
check
the blind spot.
Check your mirrors. glancc
OVC~
your shoulder.
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start
your
lcft
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change
signal
bcfortj
moving
out
of
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to
pass.
Whcn
you
are far enough ahead
of
the
passul
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.
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