Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban 2007 Specifications download pdf (Page 364)

Passing

The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a

two-lane highway waits for just the right moment,

accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then

goes back into the right lane again. A simple

maneuver?

Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a

two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move,

since the passing vehicle occupies the same

lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds.

A miscalculation, an error in judgment, or a brief

surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly

put the passing driver face to face with the worst

of all traffic accidents — the head-on collision.

So here are some tips for passing:

• Drive ahead. Look down the road, to the sides

and to crossroads for situations that might

affect your passing patterns. If you have any

doubt whatsoever about making a successful

pass, wait for a better time.

• Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings

and lines. If you can see a sign up ahead

that might indicate a turn or an intersection,

delay your pass. A broken center line

usually indicates it is all right to pass, providing

the road ahead is clear. Never cross a solid

line on your side of the lane or a double solid

line, even if the road seems empty of

approaching traffic.

• Do not get too close to the vehicle you want

to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity.

For one thing, following too closely reduces

your area of vision, especially if you are

following a larger vehicle. Also, you will not

have adequate space if the vehicle ahead

suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a

reasonable distance.

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