Many serious crashes on New Zealand roads are caused by dangerous passing.
To safely pass another vehicle, you need to be extremely careful. You need to have a clear view of the road ahead, to make sure you can finish passing safely. You must also pay close attention to the vehicle you are passing, in case it changes its course.
When you’re following another vehicle and you don’t intend to overtake them, you must leave enough space in front of your vehicle for vehicles behind you to pass.
Take extra care, and leave extra room, when passing cyclists, horses or pedestrians, as the wind gust from your vehicle could affect their balance.
