Pontiac 1993 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 140

So here are some tips for passing:
"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.
markings, and lines. If you 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.
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Watch for traffic signs, pavement
If you suspect that the driver of the
vehicle you want to pass isn't aware of
your presence, tap the horn a couple
of times before passing. Or, you can
use flash-to-pass. See the Index under
Flash-to-Pass.
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, especially 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 speed as the time comes to
move into the other lane. If the way is
clear to pass, you will have a "running
start" that more than makes up for the
distance you 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.
slow vehicle, wait your
turn.
But take
care that someone isn't trying to pass
you as you pull out to pass the slow
vehicle. Remember to glance over your
shoulder and check the blind spot.
If other cars are lined up to pass a