How to Overtake Another Vehicle

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Ask yourself if it is really necessary to overtake.

   Can you wait for the next safe passing place?
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   Step 2: Check the oncoming lane.

   Look ahead
   - Are there any vehicles in the oncoming lane? Once your complete your overtaking manoeuvre, will there be 100 metres (110 yards/330 feet) of clear road ahead? Is there a no overtaking line ahead? Is there an intersection, pedestrian crossing or railway crossing ahead? If the answer to any question is no, don't overtake. , Is there a car already overtaking you? , You will need the extra power to accelerate your car so you can overtake the vehicle in front. , This gives enough time for the cars behind you to get the message.
   
   Keep your turn signal going throughout the manoeuvre , Keep to the speed limit as you overtake the vehicles. , Stay in the oncoming lane until you can see the vehicle that you overtook in your wing mirror. , Pull back into the lane, and deactivate your turn signal.
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   Step 3: Check your mirrors and blind spot.

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   Step 4: Change down a gear.

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   Step 5: Signal for three seconds.

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   Step 6: Pull out and accelerate.

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   Step 7: Once you are past the other vehicle

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   Step 8: check your mirrors and blind spot.

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   Step 9: Signal back into the correct lane.

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