Overtaking or passing is the act of one vehicle going past another slower moving vehicle, travelling in the same direction, on a road. The lane used for overtaking another vehicle is almost always a passing lane further from the road shoulder which is to the left in places that drive on the right and to the right in places that drive on the left.
Tipper Lorry Trying to Overtake KSRTC Bus on Busy Road – Video Viral
Here is a video showing that a Tipper Lorry driver trying to overtake a KSRTC bus on a busy road. We can see that the KSRTC driver was unable to give way to the lorry. But the tipper lorry driver did not willing to move backwards from the certain position. Finally native people stopped the tipper lory forcefully and arguing with the lorry driver. Watch Video…
On a single-carriageway/undivided-carriageway road, the lane used for overtaking is often the same lane that is used by oncoming traffic, and it is often only advisable to overtake on long straightaways with plenty of visibility. In some jurisdictions, the “overtaking zone” is indicated by a single broken centerline (yellow or white in most countries) if overtaking is allowed in either direction, or paired with a single solid line beside it to indicate there is no overtaking from the solid side. In the UK, the format of the centerline is not used to regulate overtaking, only to indicate whether crossing of the line is prohibited or permitted.
Even if you do not cross over to the ‘wrong’ side, there are some important safety rules you must follow. The rules for overtaking on a multi-lane or unlaned road are similar to those for a single-lane road.
Most drivers and riders consider overtaking to be crossing to the ‘wrong’ side of the road to pass a vehicle in front. But, even if you do not cross to the ‘wrong’ side of the road, you are overtaking if you move into another lane or line of traffic either side of you to pass another vehicle.
Even if you do not cross over to the ‘wrong’ side, there are some important safety rules you must follow. The rules for overtaking on a multi-lane or unlaned road are similar to those for a single-lane road.
Remember, bicycle riders and motorcyclists are harder to see in traffic and do not have the same protection as drivers. When overtaking bicycle riders allow at least 1 metre clearance, or 1.5 metres when travelling over 60 km/h.
Before overtaking another vehicle, you must:
- be sure it is safe to do so
- on a single-lane road, be sure that the road ahead is clear for a sufficient distance
- be sure you have sufficient distance to return to the same lane or line of traffic without endangering the vehicle being overtaken or any vehicle coming from the opposite direction
- be sure no other vehicle is overtaking your vehicle by checking the road behind in your mirrors and blind spot
- signal your intention to overtake for long enough to give sufficient warning to all other road users.
When you overtake, you must:
- leave a safe gap between your vehicle and the vehicle you are overtaking
- allow a minimum of 1 metre clearance when overtaking bicycle riders; 1.5 metres if travelling faster than 60 km/h
- not return to the lane or line of traffic until you are far enough past the other vehicle to avoid a collision
- not obstruct the other vehicle.
You must not overtake:
- on the right of a vehicle that is turning right, or making a U-turn from the centre of the road, and is signalling to turn right
- on the left, except:
- if the vehicle is turning right or making a U-turn from the centre of the road, and is giving a right-turn signal
- on a multi-lane road, when you are in another lane to the left of the vehicle you are overtaking and the vehicle can be safely overtaken in a marked lane to the left of the vehicle
- on the approach to a children’s or pedestrian crossing where another vehicle is stopping or has stopped to give way to pedestrians or bicycle riders .
- to the side of a vehicle displaying a Do Not Overtake Turning Vehicle sign if it is signalling and in the process of turning to that side
- if there is a sign saying No Overtaking
- approaching a crest, bend or dip in the road where there is not a clear view for a sufficient distance ahead to allow you to overtake with safety
- on any road where, owing to an intersection, overtaking cannot be completed safely.
- where there is a single continuous dividing line or a single continuous dividing line to the left of a broken dividing line, unless you can do so without any part of your vehicle crossing the line *
- where there is a double continuous dividing line.
