are we overtaking correctly?

overtaking other vehicles is a common thing on Indian roads.most accidents occur while there is overtaking of vehicles.
there are certain norms to be followed before we overtake.

1. distance of atleast 500 meters should be clear ahead of the vehicle we are overtaking

2. on bends.the vision at the bends are hampered and we cannot see beyond a certain distance.






3. bridges and small bridges over nullah .along these bridges the overtaking is to be avoided

4. area ahead of the vehicle we are planning to overtake  must be free of congestion

5.after we have overtaken the vehicle ,we should not cut in front of the vehicle immediately as shown in oicture below. we must leave sufficient space for the vehicle to adjust its speed.







6. there are markings on the road.very rarely we know its significance. we must not cross to other side of the road if the line is solid .when one line is broken ,vehicles on this side can cross over to other side for overtaking.when the lines are solid throughout ,it is advisable to remain on your side and not cross.


7. we must wait for instructions on the road for  effective overtaking.