Overtaking car - one of the most difficult maneuvers, which requires a lot of concentration, as well as the analytical assessment of their own forces, and the behavior of other road users. That overtaking are the most common culprits of accidents. About this later in the article.

What is the "Overtaking"

Overtaking - passing one or several moving cars, which is associated with the departure of the usable band. In this situation, the key word "moving." If outpaced the vehicle is stationary, the maneuver called the detour.

Before you start overtaking motorist must ensure that:

1. None of the drivers of cars that travel behind him, and he could create an obstacle ahead of the curve does not produce.
   
2. The driver moving ahead in the same lane, no signals of intent rotation (rebuild) left.
3. Opposite Lane, which the driver will leave, free at a sufficient distance for overtaking.
   
4. After overtaking can return the used strip, without impeding other road users.

overtaking is allowed when

Overtaking is justified only in the case where the intensity of traffic, the vehicle's limits and road conditions allow after an overtaking maneuver to continue this movement at higher speeds, and running ahead at a lower speed cars interfere with this.

Roads are constantly observed overtaking, which are made without the need to approve the superiority of his car. As a rule, they are carried out in violation of traffic rules and are not able to provide significant benefits.

Overtaking can start only when the good visibility of the roadway over the entire area intended maneuver.

overtaking is prohibited when

1. If the driver ahead of the going car turned on the left turn signal.
   
2. Behind the car, which has already begun to overtake.
   
3. If the oncoming lane constantly going cars.
   
4. If the road is bad visibility.
   
5. At the crossroads, near railway crossings.
   
6. If going on an opposite car is traveling at high speed, and there is a possibility of a collision.
7. On difficult sections of the road - tunnels, crossing the waters, poorly viewed turns, steep sections of the route.

overtaking by continuous

Passing through solid is potentially dangerous maneuver, which carries a fine or deprivation of rights altogether. However, if the road is quite narrow, and markings and road signs that overtaking is forbidden, no, the punishment for it will not.

In addition, if the vehicle or other obstacles block your path, according to the rules you have to drive around it on the left, first the way of another car. For this punishment is not provided. However, if the barrier could go round the other side, but this opportunity you have not taken advantage of due to the fact that it is not so fast, you will be forced to pay a fine.

double overtaking

In fact, a double overtaking - overtaking a car that already makes a detour or overtaking. However, the SDA is no specific definition of this maneuver. Thus, there is a rule that prohibits overtake the vehicle in front, which itself makes overtaking.

Quite often there are troubles with the inspectors in the case, when the driver makes overtaking "locomotive" that is ahead of several vehicle ahead without committing to maneuver. To avoid problems, it is desirable not to perform such actions.

overtaking on crossroads

For a start it is worth noting that the intersections are both adjustable and non-adjustable. On the last road is the main and secondary. In this case, the main road is able to change direction. Remember that the priority of the signs controlled junctions do not work.

Overtaking is prohibited in the case of driving on a controlled junctions, or when driving on a side road uncontrolled intersection. In addition, to overtake another vehicle when driving through the intersection of equivalent roads are also prohibited.

Sign overtaking prohibited

This symbol indicates that a certain range of the prohibited overtaking any vehicle, other than a low-speed, horse-drawn carts, mopeds, bicycles and two-wheeled motorcycles. sign action zone extends from the stowed position to the nearest intersection, and in the absence of the latter - to the end of the village.

If the sign there is a yellow background, then the sign is temporary. If the fixed and temporary road signs contradict each other, the driver must be guided by the signs of the times.

Overtaking on pedestrian crossing

To overtake a car on a pedestrian crossing is strictly prohibited, even if you are not near any pedestrian. For the violation provided for an administrative fine or a withdrawal of the driver right up to six months.

Completion of the overtaking

When making overtaking you need as quickly as possible to complete it. Therefore, stronger push on the gas in order to increase the speed between your car and overtaken. When you see the overtaking car in the rearview mirror should be included right turn and quietly return to your lane.

Very often, when the driver began to overtake on a broken line, and finished already on a solid, which is seen by inspectors as a continuous check on the prohibited and the SDA. That is why when overtaking should be objectively considered road conditions and the capabilities of the car.

The penalty for overtaking

To date, the penalty for overtaking in violation of traffic rules is about 5,000 rubles. In addition, for such a violation is also provided deprivation of four to six months for a period of driving rights.