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Overtaking is one of the most dangerous maneuvers in traffic. Wrong decisions can have fatal consequences.

Basic rules for overtaking:

• Overtake on the left side (exception: right lane on motorway)
• Make sure it's allowed (no solid lines)
• Ensure you have clear visibility far enough ahead
• Check that no one behind you has already started overtaking

Before overtaking - check:

1. Rearview mirror - is it clear behind?
2. Left side mirror
3. Blind spot (shoulder check)
4. Road ahead - sufficient visibility?
5. Oncoming traffic - do I have time?

During overtaking:

• Change lanes decisively but smoothly
• Accelerate to minimize time in oncoming lane
• Keep safe distance from vehicle you're passing
• Indicator BEFORE lane change, NOT during

After overtaking:

• Return to right lane when you see entire vehicle in mirror
• Indicate right before moving back
• Don't slow down too quickly in front of overtaken vehicle

Overtaking prohibited:

• At pedestrian crossings
• Just before and in intersections
• At railway crossings
• When visibility is blocked (curves, hilltops)
• At solid line on your side

Rule of thumb for safe overtaking: Required distance = 3 × your speed (at 90 km/h you need about 270 m clear road)