Road_to_Solo_driving_handbook (2)

Overtaking where lanes are marked
When a road has lane markings, you
may overtake in the left lane but
remember you are less visible to the
driver of the vehicle you are going past
if you overtake on the left.
Overtaking where there are
oncoming vehicles
Never underestimate the space and
time you will need to safely overtake
when there are oncoming vehicles. It is
hard to judge the speed at which they
are travelling. If in doubt – don’t pull out.
Overtaking where there are
hills and curves
If your view is blocked, don’t pull out.
Remember, you must not overtake
when there are double unbroken white
lines, two white lines with a continuous
line closest to you or a single
continuous line.
Overtaking at intersections,
rail crossings, shopping centre
entrances and pedestrian crossings
These are never good places to
overtake. Wait until you are on a clearer
section of road. You must not overtake
another vehicle stopped at a pedestrian
or a children’s crossing.
Passing bicycle riders
The same overtaking requirements
apply when passing a bicycle rider. You
must leave at least one metre between
your vehicle and bicycle riders when
passing on roads with speeds up to
60km/h. On roads above 60km/h the
space must be at least 1.5m.
You may cross the centre line to pass
bicycle riders, if you have a clear view
of the road ahead and it is safe for
you do so.
Sharing the road with pedestrians
Pedestrians don’t always do what
you expect. You should watch out
for them at all times. Here are some
places where you should take extra
care. Drivers are obliged to try to avoid
a collision even if the pedestrian is doing
the wrong thing. More information on
giving way to pedestrians can be found
on page 100.
Tip
Pedestrians include not only
people on foot but also those
on wheeled devices such as
skateboards, rollerblades,
wheelchairs and motorised
mobility devices. A person pushing
a bicycle is also considered to be
a pedestrian.
Rules and responsibilities
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