1995 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 140

Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waitsfor just the right moment, accelerates, moves aroundthe vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. simple maneuver? A Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the 0 passing vehicle occupiesthe same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds. A miscalculation, an error in 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. Do not get too close to the vehicle you want pass to while you're awaiting an 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 space the vehicle ahead if suddenly slows or stops. Keep 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 get too close. Time your move you will be so 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 distance you wouldlose by dropping back. And if something happensto cause you to cancel your pass, you need only slow down and back again and drop wait for another opportunity. If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait your turn. But take care that someone isn't trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle. Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot. So here are some tips passing: for "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 successfulpass, 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 turn or an intersection, delay your pass. broken A center line usually indicates it's right to pass all (providing the road ahead is clear). Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or double solid line, a even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic. 0