1. TRANSPORTATION TUESDAY
DON’T GET STUCK WHEN OVERTAKING
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2. a clear road ahead - nothing approaching you
you need
BEFORE OVERTAKING
DON’T TAILGATE! Stay well back from the vehicle in front to make it easier to see ahead - remember the 2 second rule
a clear road ahead - nothing approaching you
mirror
MIRROR - SIGNAL-MANOUEVRE! Check your mirrors first - pay attention to the traffic around you.
a clear space to your left - no-one overtaking you
signal
a safe gap ahead of the vehicle for you to move into
WATCH OUT! Don’t copy another vehicle overtaking. There might not be enough space for you to move back in.
manoeuvre
READ THE LINES! Never cross a solid white line to overtake - it means you are approaching a hazard.
safe space - no hazards - road works, narrow road, hill, bridge
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3. move quickly past the vehicle - be decisive
WHEN OVERTAKING
HE WHO HESITATES IS LOST! Other drivers may be waiting for you to complete the move.
move quickly past the vehicle - be decisive
get back in lane as soon as you can - but don’t cut in
Never do anything that will cause another driver to brake or take avoiding action
only overtake on the right if the vehicle in front is signaling left and you have enough room to pass safely
Stay back and check for hazards on the inside before you attempt this
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4. WATCH OUT FOR ... large vehicles small vehicles camels horses
drop back so you can see the whole vehicle
be sure their load is secure and there are no ropes or poles sticking out
give them extra space in windy conditions
large
vehicles
stay away from the back wheels of bicycles and motorbikes
give them plenty of space
don’t pull in too quickly after passing
small
vehicles
camels
horses
go slow
don’t make them nervous
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5. changes in the white lines will help you anticipate these hazards
NEVER OVERTAKE
a vehicle stopped at a pedestrian crossing
after a NO OVERTAKING sign (wait until you pass a sign canceling the restriction)
when you are not 100% safe, eg approaching
a corner or bend
a bridge or hill
a junction
on the shoulder (the Landcruiser lane is for losers)
if you will cause conflict with other road users
approaching road works (traffic cones are a good clue)
near a school (never pass a school bus surrounded by children)
queuing traffic (you can’t know what they’re queuing for)
changes in the white lines will help you anticipate these hazards
and finally … if the slower lane beside you is empty ...
move into it and let other vehicles pass you
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6. don't let bad manners overtake you WHEN BEING OVERTAKEN
Keep a steady speed - don’t speed up and cause a problem for the driver passing you
Drop back and maintain the 2-second rule if they cut in suddenly - it’s your responsibility not to tailgate (even if they’re the rude ones)
If another driver makes a mistake - let them in - there’s no sense making the situation worse and putting everyone in danger
If another driver is in trouble - needs to suddenly get in front of you to avoid a collision - be gracious, slow down and let them in
don't let
bad manners
overtake you
Transportation Tuesday