Service manual
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
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.
If
you suspect that the driver
of
the vehicle you want to pass isn’t
aware
of
your presence, tap the horn a couple of times before passing.
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.)
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