Cadillac 1995 DeVille Owners Literature page 207

So here are some tips for passing:
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"Drive ahead." Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for
situations that might affect your passing patterns. If you have any
doubt whatsoever about
making a
successful pass,
wait
for
a
better
time.
Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines. if yo^ can see a
sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your
pass. A broken center line usually indicates it's all right to pass
(providing the road ahead is clear). Never cross a solid line on your
side of the lane or a double solid line, even if the road seems
empty
of
approaching traffic.
Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you're
awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces
your area of vision, especiallv if you're following a larger vehicle. Also,
you
won't have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or
stops. Keep back a reasonable distance.
When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up, start to accelerate
but stay in the right lane and don't get too close. Time your move so
you will be increasing specd as the time comes
t o
move into the other
lane. If the way is clear
t o
pass, you w i l l have a "running start" that
more than makes up for the distance y o u would lose by dropping back.
And if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass. you need
only slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity
If other cars are lined up t o pass a slow vehicle, wait your turn. But
take care that someone isn't trying
c
t o
pass you as you pull out to pass
the slow vehicle. Remember t o glance over your shoulder ;ind check
the blind spot.
Check your mirrors. glancc
O V C ~
your shoulder.
;~nd
start your lcft 1;tnc
change signal bcfortj moving
out
o f thc right
1 2 1 1 1 ~
to
pass. Whcn y o u
are far enough ahead o f the passul vehicle
t o
see its front in your
inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and move back
into the right lane. (Remember that your right outside mirror is
convex. The vehicle y o u just passed may seem
t o
be farther
away
from
you than it really is.)
Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two-lane roads.
Reconsider before passing the next vehicle.
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