Obligations of the overtaker before starting the maneuver is one of the topics in the Driving maneuvers block of the Spanish DGT theory. Overtaking, changes of direction, stopping, parking, lighting and warnings. Understanding this section well helps you answer the theory-exam questions on this topic with confidence.
In simple terms, this point of the DGT theory establishes that before initiating an overtaking maneuver that requires lateral movement, the driver intending to overtake must give sufficient advance warning using the required signals and check that there is sufficient free space in the lane he intends to use for overtaking so that the maneuver does not endanger or hinder those traveling in the opposite direction, taking…
Manoeuvres are tested with practical cases; remember the correct order: observe, signal and only then carry out the manoeuvre.
Before initiating an overtaking maneuver that requires lateral movement, the driver intending to overtake must give sufficient advance warning using the required signals and check that there is sufficient free space in the lane he intends to use for overtaking so that the maneuver does not endanger or hinder those traveling in the opposite direction, taking into account his own speed and that of other users affected. Otherwise, he must refrain from doing so.
No driver should overtake several vehicles unless he is completely sure that, if another vehicle approaches coming from the opposite direction, he can turn to the right without causing harm or endangering any of the vehicles he has overtaken.
On two-way roads with three lanes separated by broken longitudinal markings, overtaking may only be carried out when drivers travelling in the opposite direction have not occupied the centre lane to overtake in turn.
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