Plan those passes From page 34 a place to rest for at least a _ few minutes. Who among us haven't suddenly realized we weren't quite “in the zone” and can- not account for the last few minutes of driving time. This is the first sign that it’s time to leave the road and take a small break. Don’t set your mileage goals too high. Pressing on to try and cover vast distances during cach of your driving days is inviting problems and din- ger. It’s far better to plan shorter individual legs with activities built in. +, Why nor stop and check out the world’s biggest pair of socks or the site of a treaty signing along the way? . It breaks up the day and helps you stay alert behind “the wheel. Stay to the right. Use the left lane for passing only. : Avoiding driving side by side When you pull out to pass, check the mirrors care- fully and accelerate a little as 7 “Who among us haven’t suddenly “weren’t quite ‘in the zone’ and you move by to avoid run- ning door handle to handle for more time than absohite- ly necessary. Transport traffic is ca get along with if you k tew fundamentals in mind. are almost always driven by trained prot tend t to “maintain a Iv plan their moves to main- tain their speed aud momen- tum without interruption. As you move into the left lane to pass, place your vchi- cle in a position where the transport driver can easily see you in their left side mirror. Accelerate as you go by and move back to the right once three to five car lengths are in between you. Never run beside a trans- port for more time then is absolutely necessary. The same goes for when a transport is passing you. Do not hesitate to lift off of the accelerator for a moment to facilitate a clean pass. Running side by side on the right side of a transport is a dangerous situation for both you and the transport driver. Naturally, the same applies ro other vehicles as well, including boar and trailer combinations, recre- ational vehicles and even pas- senger vehicles. The longer the vehicle the- more. hustle you need to put into your passes. Before you make a move, you need to make judgments about vehicles which are well behind you but may catch you as you arc in the midst of a passing manoeuvre. Actively manage the trat- fic around you, using your own speed and your position on the road as your contre! panel. Signal all of your move- ments clearly and well in advance. The pace our there is _ probably a little slower than you may be used to during your daily commute. 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