OVERTAKING
Overtaking is not just accelerating hard to overtake and pass the vehicle ahead of you. Numerous road accidents occur due to faulty and hasty overtaking techniques.
BEFORE YOU OVERTAKE:
A) Judge the speed of the vehicle ahead of you.
B) Look in your rear view mirror to see that there is no vehicle approaching close to you from behind.
C) Make sure, if necessary by going towards your left that there is no obstacle (a vehicle, cyclist, cattle etc.) ahead of the vehicle you desire to overtake.
D) Watch for incoming traffic on the right side.
E) Never try to overtake on a curve, a gradient going up, at cross roads or at intersections.
F) Blow the horn to drive the attention of the driver ahead and wait till he signals you to pass. If he does not pull to his left immediately, do not loose your head. As you begin to pass, watch the movements of his front wheels to be sure that he does not swing out suddenly.
G) While overtaking in rain, be careful. You must increase the safety margin considerably.
H) While overtaking at night it would be easier to draw the attention of the driver ahead by blinking your light.
I) While overtaking stationery vehicles, give them the maximum possible berth. Look out for the driver suddenly opening the door and jumping out.
