Geared to Go A Workbook for Coaching New Drivers

1. Maintain a safe following distance.2. Check for traffic ahead.3. Mirror check for traffic behind.4. Shoulder check left for passingvehicles.5. Signal left and double check fortraffic ahead.6. Move into the passing lane.7. Make a smooth pass. Do notexceed the speed limit.8. When the passed vehicle appearsin the inside of the rear viewmirror, shoulder check rightfor clearance.9. Signal right.10. Move into original lane of travelmaintaining passing speed.11. Resume travel. Check for signallight cancellation.8It is illegal to pass another vehicle when:• approaching vehicles in the opposing lane of traffic are too close.• a solid yellow line is in the centre of a highway or when a solid line is on the driver’s side of thecentre line.• a sign indicates a no passing zone.• in a school or playground zone while restricted speed limits are in effect.• driving uphill on any two-lane highway.• driving within a curve on any two-lane highway.• approaching within 30 metres of a railroad crossing on a two-lane highway.• a school bus is stopped and displaying alternating red flashing lights. This means stop whetherapproaching an oncoming bus or following one. The only time a vehicle is permitted to proceedis when the vehicle and the school bus are on the opposite side of a divided highway.Stay Safe – PedestriansAlways be alert for pedestrians on or near a highway. Give them enough space when approachingand passing. Be especially careful after dark when pedestrians are difficult to see.69