1995 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 206

4 PASSING The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates,moves around thevehicle ahead, then goesback into theright 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 the same lane asoncoming traffic for several seconds. A miscalculation, an error in judgment, or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face toface with the worst of all traffic accidents -- the head-on collision. So here are some for passing: tips a "Drive ahead."Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for situations thatmight affect your passing patterns. If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass, wait for a better time. a Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines. If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your pass. A broken centerline usually indicates it's all right to pass (providing the road ahead clear). Never cross a solid line on your is empty of side of the lane or a double solid line, even if the road seems approaching traffic. 0 1 c Do not get too close to thevehic1.e youwant to pass while you're awaiting an opportunity. Forone thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you're following a larger vehicle. Also, you won't have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a reasonable distance. 4- 15