Overtaking into oncoming traffic
Usually Grade 3 — dangerous or potentially dangerous · automatic failStarting an overtake without enough clear road ahead forces oncoming drivers to brake — a dangerous fault.
✕ The fault
Learner pulls out to pass…
✓ The right way
Hang back, look ahead — car coming.
How to get it right
- 1Ask: is it necessary? Is it legal? Is it safe?
- 2Hang back so you can see past.
- 3Only go when you can complete it without anyone slowing.