1993 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 140

So here are some tips for passing: "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 makinga successful pass, wait for a better time. 0 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 center line usually indicates it's all right to pass (providing the road ahead is clear). Never cross a solid line on your side the lane or a of double solid line, even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic. If you suspect that the driver of the vehicle you want to pass isn't aware of your presence, tap the horn a couple of times before passing. Or, you can Index under use flash-to-pass. See the Flash-to-Pass. Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you're awaitingan opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces. your area of vision, especially if you're following a larger vehicle. Also, you won't have adequate spaceif the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a reasonable distance. When it looks likea chance to pass is coming up, start to accelerate butstay in the right lane and don't get too close. Time your move so you will be increasing speed as 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 makesup for the distance you would lose by dropping back. And if something happens to cause you to cancel yourpass, you need only slow down anddrop back again and wait for another opportunity. If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait yourturn.But take care that someoneisn't trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle. Remember toglance over your shoulder and check the blind spot.