{"id":1492,"date":"2015-08-25T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-08-25T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.booktheorytesttoday.com\/?p=1492"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2015-08-25T08:37:18","slug":"10-steps-to-overtaking-a-vehicle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.booktheorytesttoday.com\/blog\/10-steps-to-overtaking-a-vehicle\/","title":{"rendered":"10 steps to overtaking a vehicle"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are learner drivers allowed to overtake another vehicle? Yes! Book Theory Test Today gives you the 10 actions you must take when overtaking a vehicle…<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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When overtaking a vehicle, you should consider the following…<\/span><\/p>\n

A) Is it legal to overtake? This can be determined by looking for no overtaking signs or a continuous\/solid white line on the road. If you see these, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s illegal to overtake.<\/span><\/p>\n

B) Is it safe to overtake? If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re on a bend, see a dip in the road or you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re climbing a hill, all these will obstruct your view of oncoming traffic. Therefore, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s recommended that you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t try overtaking a vehicle in these circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n

C) Is it necessary to overtake? Assess the situation ahead of you. If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re approaching a queue of traffic, for instance, don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t bother overtaking as it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s pretty pointless.<\/span><\/p>\n

Book Theory Test Today<\/a><\/strong> says: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153You tend to see more learner drivers getting overtaken than doing the overtaking, but learners are allowed to overtake. You don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t see it often on single carriageways, but more so on dual carriageways.<\/span><\/p>\n

Those confident enough to overtake are usually further on their driving journey. If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re an overtaking \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcvirgin\u00e2\u20ac\u2122, here are 10 actions you should take when overtaking a vehicle.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/span><\/p>\n

10 things to do when overtaking a vehicle<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re about to take your DVSA practical driving test<\/a><\/strong> and you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re wondering what you should do if you have to perform an overtaking manoeuvre, here\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s what you need to know…<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Check mirrors \u00e2\u20ac\u201c First the rear view mirror and then your wing mirrors. Make sure there\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s not a vehicle overtaking you and remember, glance over your shoulder to check your blind spot!<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Position yourself accordingly \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Make sure that you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re just left of the centre line and don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t get too close to the vehicle you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re looking to overtake. Remember, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re view of the road is what matters.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Get the right speed \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Make sure that your speed is equal to the car you want to overtake. To increase acceleration, change <\/span>down a gear.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Be sure to look \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Seems obvious, but make sure you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re constantly assessing the road ahead when overtaking a vehicle. Dips, bends, hills and oncoming vehicles can appear out of nowhere, so always be on the lookout for potential hazards.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Back to your mirrors \u00e2\u20ac\u201c You\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve checked once, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re in position, your speed is good and you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve looked ahead. Do one final check of the mirrors to ensure there\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s nothing trying to pass you.<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Switch on your indicator \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Always indicate your intentions to other drivers.<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Perform the manoeuvre \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Move out onto the opposite side of the road as smoothly as you can and then increase your acceleration and pass the vehicle while maintaining a safe distance.<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Check speed \u00e2\u20ac\u201c It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s crucial to accelerate swiftly, but make sure you do it safely and without exceeding the speed limit.<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Mirrors again \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Once you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve passed the vehicle you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re overtaking, check your rear view mirror plus your left wing mirror. Once you can see the bonnet [of a car] or front wheel [of a motorcycle] in your rear view mirror then it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s safe to pull back into the left lane.<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. Look again \u00e2\u20ac\u201c If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re unsure of where the vehicle you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve overtaken is, glance over your left shoulder to check the blind spot.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Well done, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve successfully completed overtaking a vehicle…<\/span><\/p>\n

    Contact Book Theory Test Today \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

    Book Theory Test Today offers an intermediary service assisting clients with booking a UK theory test, or practical test, at test centres<\/strong><\/a> across the nation. The service also supplies resources to help you prepare for your theory test \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Ready to take your theory test? Book your theory <\/span>test online today…<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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