OVERTAKING - The Rules

You may only overtake another vehicle under specific conditions that ensure safety for you and all other road users.:

When Overtaking is Allowed.

1. If it is Safe and Legal

You may pass another vehicle only when it is safe to do so, and if there is no road sign or road marking (such as a solid white line or "No Overtaking" sign) prohibiting the maneuver.

Always make sure you have enough clear road ahead to complete the overtaking safely without forcing other vehicles to brake suddenly.

2. When the Vehicle Ahead Intends to Turn Right If it is Safe and Legal

If the driver in front of you has signaled that they are turning right, you may pass them on the left-hand side, provided that there is enough space to do so safely.

This is the only exception where overtaking on the left is legally permitted on a two-way road.

3. On a One-Way Road

If you are traveling on a one-way street that is wide enough to accommodate two or more vehicles side by side, you may overtake on either the left or the right.

Painted lanes are not required, what matters is that the road is wide enough for vehicles to travel next to each other safely.

WHEN OVERTAKING

• Indicate your intention to overtake before you change lanes by using indicators or hand signals.

• After overtaking, indicate that you intend to move back to the lane in which you were originally travelling.

WHEN OVERTAKING STATIONARY VEHICLES, ESPECIALLY BUSES

One must,

• Slow down.

• Keep a sharp lookout for passengers embarking or disembarking from the    vehicles.

• Keep a sharp lookout for pedestrians and children.

WHEN BEING OVERTAKEN:

• You must keep as far left as possible.

• Do not accelerate.

• On a multi-lane road, you must move to the left-hand lane when the driver behind you indicates his intention of passing you.

NO OVERTAKING:

Do not overtake,

• On the left shoulder of the road.

• A vehicle that has come to a dead stop at a pedestrian crossing or a scholar patrol.

• A vehicle that is slowing down at a YIELD sign.

• A vehicle that is slowing down when approaching a hill or a blind rise.

• In a curve or turn, except where the road is wide enough to allow safe overtaking.

• If overtaking can create a danger to any oncoming traffic or the vehicle that is being overtaken.

• If overtaking can create a danger to any pedestrians.