A recent accident involving an SUV and a pickup truck that was towing a flatbed trailer serves as a somber reminder that drivers must always use caution when passing other vehicles. It appears as though the driver of the pickup truck that was pulling the trailer passed the SUV and then struck it with the trailer while returning to the right lane to complete the pass. The driver of the SUV lost control of their vehicle and it rolled over multiple times into the median.
Drivers can reduce the risk of accidents by passing other vehicles carefully. If you would like to pass a vehicle that is driving in front of you, first make sure that you do so legally. Many accidents occur when drivers pass in the no-passing zones that are marked with double yellow lines and “do not pass” signs.
If you are on a multi-lane highway or some other area where passing is permissible, choose a safe location to make your pass. Passing may be permitted in areas where there are curves or hills, however, it is best to exercise caution when doing so, as your visibility of oncoming cars may be limited. Once you have found a safe location, double check the area around you to make sure that there are no vehicles trying to pass you, and that any other vehicles nearby are a safe distance away. It is best to wait if you see a car approaching quickly from behind you.
Once you see that it is safe to make the pass, use your turn signal to let other drivers, including the driver that you are passing, know that you are passing. Once you are in the passing lane, increase your speed and remain in the passing lane until you can see in your rear view mirror that it is safe to move back into the other lane. When you see that there is enough clear space behind you to move into the other lane safely, activate your turn signal and complete your pass.
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