1998 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 210

Passing The driver of a vehicle about pa$$ 'hother on a t6 two-lane highway waitsfor just the right moment, accelerates, moves around vehicle ahead, then goes the back into the rightlane 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 traffic for several seconds.A miscalculation, an error in judgment, or a brief surrender frustration or anger can to suddenly putthe passing driverface to face with the worst of all traffic accidents-- the head-on collision. Do not get too close to vehicle you want to the pass while you're awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, followingtoo 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 stops. Keep or back a reasonable distance. When it looks like a chance to pass coming up, is start to accelerate but stay the right lane and don't in so get too close. Time your move you will be increasing speedas the time comes move into the to other lane.If the way is clear to pass, you will have a "running start" that more than makes for the up distance you would lose by dropping back. And if 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, wait to your turn. But take care that someone isn't trying pass you asyou pull out to pass the slow vehicle. Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot. So here are some tipsfor passing: "Drive ahead." Look down the road, to the sides and to crossroads situations that might affect for your passing patterns. you have any If doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass, wait for a better time. Watch for traflic signs, pavement markings and lines. If you can seea sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your pass. broken A all center line usually indicates it's right to pass cross (providing the road ahead is clear). Never a solid line on your side of the lane a double solid line, or even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic. 4-13