Overtaking quite simply is when another vehicle wants to get in front of a car it was previously behind. This is a manoeuvre you will need to perform quite frequently as a driver.
Overtaking needs to be done safely, at the legal speed limit and only once you have performed all the necessary checks.
Here are some steps to follow before and during the overtake and are some of the key assessable points that our driving instructors in Chatswood will observe/guide you on;
Before:
- Ensure lane ahead is vacant and you have enough distance between yourself and the vehicle
- Make sure no one is also trying to enter the spot you are overtaking to
- Check mirrors and blind spot
- Indicate
During the overtake:
- Stay under the speed limit
- Make sure there is room to move back in (if need be)
- Indicate as necessary
At Autogear Driving School in Chatswood, we will equip you with all the necessary skills to perform a legal and safe overtake. Our Driving instructors Chatswood and all across the Lower North Shore of Sydney will work with you until you are a confident motorist able to (1) quickly identify when to perform an overtake and (2) how to do so safely. With our decade long driver-coaching and instructing, and local expertise, be reassured you are in the right hands for all your driver education needs.
For any questions, tips on our best exam preparations skills to have, and or general help with your driving education, contact Autogear Driving School in Chatswood today