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    This document provides guidance on overtaking other vehicles safely. It outlines that overtaking should only be done if it is necessary, legal, and safe. The key steps for overtaking are: check mirrors and blind spot (PSL), match the speed of the vehicle in front (M), move out when it is clear to do so only if still necessary, legal and safe (S), accelerate past the vehicle (M), and then move back over when clear, leaving plenty of space (SM). Safety should always be the top priority, and any doubts about whether an overtake can be done safely, one should not attempt to pass.

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    This document provides guidance on overtaking other vehicles safely. It outlines that overtaking should only be done if it is necessary, legal, and safe. The key steps for overtaking are: check mirrors and blind spot (PSL), match the speed of the vehicle in front (M), move out when it is clear to do so only if still necessary, legal and safe (S), accelerate past the vehicle (M), and then move back over when clear, leaving plenty of space (SM). Safety should always be the top priority, and any doubts about whether an overtake can be done safely, one should not attempt to pass.

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    Overtaking: Any Questions? Any Questions? Any Questions? Any Questions?

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    Sara Bouamra
    This document provides guidance on overtaking other vehicles safely. It outlines that overtaking should only be done if it is necessary, legal, and safe. The key steps for overtaking are: check mirrors and blind spot (PSL), match the speed of the vehicle in front (M), move out when it is clear to do so only if still necessary, legal and safe (S), accelerate past the vehicle (M), and then move back over when clear, leaving plenty of space (SM). Safety should always be the top priority, and any doubts about whether an overtake can be done safely, one should not attempt to pass.

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    Subject:

    Overtaking
    Keeping Space, Keeping Pace, Meeting Traffic, MSPSL

    Recap:

    Objective:

    What How By the end

    Look at overtaking moving vehicles safely. Discuss the main points, safety issues and the procedures involved in overtaking, followed by on road practice. Be able to overtake moving vehicles safely, with due regard for other road users and to the correct routine.

    Main Points:
    When to do it?

    Potential to be a dangerous manoeuvre - possibility of a head on collision. Before deciding to overtake - ask yourself 3 questions:

    Is it Necessary?

    Other vehicle signalling to turn off the road? - Will you be turning off road soon? Sign for a dual carriageway ahead? - Is the other vehicle only travelling slightly slower than you? - Would you need to break the speed limit to overtake? Is it Legal? No overtaking sign - Double/single continous white lines in centre of road - On approach to pedestrian crossings. Is it Safe? Poor visibility - bend in road or brow of hill. Approaching left or right junction. Oncoming traffic. If there is someone about to overtake you (check mirrors). Start the routine for overtaking - PSLMSM (dont forget to check mirrors first). Far enough away to give clear view of the road ahead. Near enough to have sufficient power and time to overtake. Match speed - may need to change down gear for extra acceleration. Ahead - Look for a safe gap (is it still necessary, safe & legal?) Check mirrors and blind spot to reasses the situation behind. Always necessary - if only to inform driver in front of your intentions. Move out smoothly & swiftly - Leave plenty of room - Still safe? (if not, pull in) Accelerate past vehicle swiftly (lower gear) - Check M/L mirrors to judge when clear of vehicle (ideally visible in main) - Move back to left smoothly & avoid cutting in (not usually necessary to signal - it is what you are expected to do). If in any doubt at all about safety - DONT OVERTAKE

    If 'Yes' to all 3: P S L M S M

    Important

    References:

    Driving the Essential Skills P. 119-126 Official Driving Test P. 41 BSM Pass Your Driving Test P. 80-83

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