Pass a Car on a Two-Lane Road
Safe driving is important to everyone. Some situations, however, can be tricky for both the newly licensed and the experienced drivers. Passing a car on a two-lane road requires special care so here are a few tips and rules of the road to keep you safely on your way.
Instructions
1. Be observant of any posted warning signs. The "Do Not Pass" sign indicates that passing a car is prohibited. This is a common sign on two-lane roads where visibility is obscured. Look for a sign that says "Pass with Care" to indicate the end of a no-passing zone.
2. Check the dotted line. Make sure you have a dotted lane line on your side of the road. Solid yellow lines indicate that passing is not allowed. On many rural two-lane roads, there may not be lane lines. Exercise caution at all times when traveling a two-lane road with traffic moving in both directions.
3. Verify that the passing lane is clear. Make sure you have complete visibility on a hill or around a curve. Do not attempt to pass if another car is trying to pass you or if another car is approaching in the opposite lane.
4. Signal that you intend to pass. It is important for the driver ahead of you to know of your intention to pass. Use your turn signal to alert the driver. Flashing your headlights is also a good way to alert the driver ahead.
5. Increase your speed to pass the other car. Position your vehicle a car length away from the vehicle ahead and then accelerate to approximately 10 miles per hour faster than the car you are passing. Always maintain a speed within the posted speed limit.
6. Confirm that you have passed the other car. Check your rear view mirror to make sure that you have completely passed the car and have enough clear space to safely re-enter your lane.
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