You are following a slow-moving agricultural tractor on a straight, clear single carriageway and decide to overtake safely. In what order should you carry out the steps of the overtaking routine?
- 1Check your mirrors and blind spot to ensure the road behind and ahead is completely clear of hazards and oncoming traffic.
- 2Signal right in good time to inform other road users of your intention to overtake.
- 3Move out smoothly into the opposite lane and accelerate past the tractor while giving it plenty of side room.
- 4Check your interior mirror and return smoothly to your normal lane once the overtaken tractor is visible in the mirror.
Answer
The correct sequence begins with checking mirrors and blind spots for a clear road ahead and behind, followed by signalling right in good time, moving out smoothly with safe clearance to pass, and finally checking the interior mirror before returning to the left-hand lane.
Safe overtaking strictly follows the Mirrors-Signal-Manoeuvre routine: first observe to confirm safety ahead and behind, then signal right, execute the pass with ample clearance, and finally confirm adequate space in the interior mirror before returning smoothly to the left lane.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
Safe overtaking routine (Mirrors, Signal, Manoeuvre / Position, Speed, Look) on single carriageways.
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