Overtaking
Overtaking is passing a slower vehicle by moving into another lane, which needs good judgement of space, speed and time.
What is Overtaking?
Check mirrors and blind spots, signal and only overtake where it is allowed and safe. Overtaking on the inside is illegal in many countries. Solid centre lines usually forbid overtaking. Plan your return gap before you start, and abort if the situation changes.
How it works
The faster car accelerates past the slower one and returns to its lane with enough space.
Why it matters for your car
Never overtake near bends, crests or junctions where you cannot see. Lorries need much more space and time to pass.
Other terms
- Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
- Bore And Stroke
- Cooling System Bleeding
- Dashcam (Dashboard Camera)
- Diesel Engine
- Distilled Water (Demineralised Water)
- Historic Vehicle Registration (Classic Plates)
- Injector Coding
- Manufacturer Plate (Type Plate)
- Paint Runs (Sags)
- Panel Van
- Parking Sensors
- Public Charging
- Returnless Fuel System
- Rinseless Wash
- Shooting Brake
- Side Window
- Sill Repair (Rocker Panel Repair)
- State Of Charge (SoC)
- Unit Injector (Pump Injector)