Sharing the highway
Passing basics Make sure oncoming traffic is a safe distance away Make sure oncoming traffic is a safe distance away If in doubt – don’t pass If in doubt – don’t pass 1
Visibility Windshield/windows clean and clear Windshield/windows clean and clear Mirrors properly adjusted Mirrors properly adjusted 2a
Visibility Lights operating properly Lights operating properly Turn signals working properly Turn signals working properly 2b
Is passing necessary? Is passing necessary? Do signs/road markings indicate passing is allowed? Do signs/road markings indicate passing is allowed? Have you checked the road ahead and behind? Have you checked the road ahead and behind? 3a Questions to ask before passing
Is the driver ahead aware you are passing? Is the driver ahead aware you are passing? Have you signaled your intentions? Have you signaled your intentions? 3b
Time and distance The faster vehicles are traveling, the longer it will take to pass The faster vehicles are traveling, the longer it will take to pass 4
Passing technique Signal your intentions Signal your intentions Anticipate potential situations Anticipate potential situations 5a
Passing technique Move smoothly to the other lane to pass Move smoothly to the other lane to pass Return to the normal lane of travel as soon as possible Return to the normal lane of travel as soon as possible 5b
Unsafe passing conditions Going uphill Going uphill Rounding a curve Rounding a curve Approaching an intersection Approaching an intersection Approaching a side road Approaching a side road 6a
Unsafe passing conditions Approaching a stopped school bus Approaching a stopped school bus Approaching a bridge Approaching a bridge Approaching a Approaching a railroad crossing 6b
Unsafe passing conditions Night driving presents additional hazards Night driving presents additional hazards The faster a vehicle travels at night, the shorter the distance a driver can see ahead The faster a vehicle travels at night, the shorter the distance a driver can see ahead 6c