1997 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 176

Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another a on two-lane highway waits just the right moment, for accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing vehicle occupies same lane as oncoming the in traffic for several seconds. A miscalculation, an error judgment, or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver to face with the face -worst of all traffic accidents the head-on collision. 0 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you're awaiting an opportunity. For one thing following too closely reduces your areavision, of especially if you're following a larger vehicle. if Also, you won't have adequate space the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a reasonable distance. So here are some tips passing: for 0 "Drive ahead." Look down the road, to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns. If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass, wait for a better time. Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings and lines. If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a t r or an intersection, delay your pass.broken un A center line usually indicates all right to pass it's (providing the road ahead is clear). Never cross a solid line on your of the lane or a double side of solid line,even if the road seems empty approaching traffic. When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up, start to accelerate but stay in the right and don't lane so get too close. Time your move you will be increasing speedas the time comes to move into the other lane. If the way is clear to pass, you will have a "running start" that more than makes up the for if distance you wouldlose by dropping back. And something happensto cause you to cancel your pass, you need only slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity. If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wai your turn. But take care that someoneisn't trying to pass you as you pull out to pass slow vehicle. the Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot. 4-13