Poll: Overtaking
Total Members Polled: 128
Discussion
I think that pulling out earlier allows you to have a longer view of the road and also the space to pull back in should you need to. That said I'll use both methods but I try not to get to close to the car in front before my overtake unless I've been stuck behind some boring ditherer and I'm getting desperate.
its either a or c - pulling out a mile before with a 2mph closing speed. drivers doing a will also try and clip your front wing so they can travel in the left hand lane for 10metres before overtaking again.
I've not driven at peak hours for a while but now I'm doing 500miles a week on the motorway again I see this every day.
I've not driven at peak hours for a while but now I'm doing 500miles a week on the motorway again I see this every day.
Boosted LS1 said:
I think that pulling out earlier allows you to have a longer view of the road and also the space to pull back in should you need to. That said I'll use both methods but I try not to get to close to the car in front before my overtake unless I've been stuck behind some boring ditherer and I'm getting desperate.
I'm a firm believer in letting it all hang out, don't pussy foot around, pull out wide, get across into the other lane, maximise your vision ahead, if something is coming and you're in position B you can slide back in. Some people might feel self conscious about looking like they were bottling the move, but I'd far rather make sure I can see clearly.rudecherub said:
I'm a firm believer in letting it all hang out, don't pussy foot around, pull out wide, get across into the other lane, maximise your vision ahead, if something is coming and you're in position B you can slide back in. Some people might feel self conscious about looking like they were bottling the move, but I'd far rather make sure I can see clearly.
You forgot to add to this list that you should avoid 'ballooning' 
I love using the slipstream, makes me feel hard 
haha seriously though if its a clearly sighted road and you can see a gap but need a run up, A can be a good option, there is a road near me that could easily be a dual carriageway but is single lane and people insint on sitting near the inside rather than being courtious and moving nearer to the outside, would give plenty of room but noo, that would be too easy, a
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haha seriously though if its a clearly sighted road and you can see a gap but need a run up, A can be a good option, there is a road near me that could easily be a dual carriageway but is single lane and people insint on sitting near the inside rather than being courtious and moving nearer to the outside, would give plenty of room but noo, that would be too easy, aholes!J
Overtaking is a dying art and surely it shouldn't matter when you pull out as long as you have good sight lines ahead, you are traveling at a speed that will see you safely past well before any oncoming traffic and the conditions permit an overtake.
I have to say though that my car has pretty good in gear speeds so i don't have to plan overtakes as much any more. In the OH's car i do have to hang back then wait to see if it's clear before getting up to speed and going round.
I my remember my Dad's overtaking habit in his Saab 900turbo, he would put his foot down, indicate, pull out and then the turbo would be spinning enough to catapult him down the road. Great fun for a little kid when we would do the countdown before the daft acceleration.
I have to say though that my car has pretty good in gear speeds so i don't have to plan overtakes as much any more. In the OH's car i do have to hang back then wait to see if it's clear before getting up to speed and going round.
I my remember my Dad's overtaking habit in his Saab 900turbo, he would put his foot down, indicate, pull out and then the turbo would be spinning enough to catapult him down the road. Great fun for a little kid when we would do the countdown before the daft acceleration.
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