Module 5 Topic 7 and 8 Passing and Navigating Rural Roadways

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Estimating Passing Gap Needs

• Count the seconds it

takes for an oncoming
vehicle to pass in the
opposite lane.

• Do this until you can

accurately estimate
the time.

• If you can see a vehicle

approaching it is not safe
to pass.

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8

Passing Procedures

Prepare to pass

1

Overtake the vehicle

2

Return to lane

3

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Position the vehicle 2 to 3
seconds behind the vehicle
to be passed
Check mirrors and oncoming
traffic
Check ahead for safe passing
distance
Signal left

Changing Lanes Video

Check inside rear-view
mirror for the front of the
vehicle being passed
Signal right
Change lanes, steer to
center of lane and maintain
speed
Cancel turn signal

Accelerate and move into
passing lane
Accelerate quickly to the legal
speed
Concentrate on the path
ahead
Check mirror for following
vehicles

9

Pass on the Right

When another vehicle is waiting to
make a left turn when multiple lanes
are available.

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Passing on the right should be done cautiously and safely when multiple lanes are available.

10

Illegal to Pass

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What do you know about passing?

• If the oncoming car seems to be getting

closer:

• When curbs or hills keep you from seeing

far enough ahead:

• Don’t start to pass unless:

Finish these thoughts…

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Passing on Multi-Lane Roads

• One of the most

dangerous maneuvers
a driver can attempt.

• Higher the speed the

greater the risk.

• High volume of traffic

increases the chance of
collisions.

• Passing may occur on

the left or right.

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When Being Passed

• Check passing vehicle’s position.
• Move away slightly if too close.
• Maintain speed.
• Once passed,

create space
ahead and
behind.

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