Motor Bike Rules

Passing Safely: Overtaking

When overtaking create a buffer from the vehicle you are passing.

Motorcyclist creating a buffer from a vehicle it is overtaking

Before overtaking a slow moving vehicle check for side streets or driveways that they may be turning into.

Motorcyclist checking for side streets before overtaking

Before overtaking check for side streets and concealed driveways, particularly in urban areas.

Motorcyclist checking for concealed driveways before overtaking

Before turning into a street or driveway have a head check for vehicles that may be overtaking you.

Motorcyclist doing a head check before turning into a driveway