Is the Overtaking Party Fully Liable in the Event of an Accident?

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In the event of an accident involving overtaking between vehicles of the same type, the overtaking party bears full responsibility. Below are precautions for overtaking in vehicles: 1. Observe Road Conditions: Before overtaking, assess the road conditions ahead and choose a flat, straight section of road whenever possible. Check the lane you intend to use for overtaking by looking in the left rearview mirror to see if any vehicles are approaching from behind. Wait for the trailing vehicle to complete its overtaking maneuver before proceeding with your own. 2. Use of Lights: When conditions for overtaking are met, activate the left turn signal, then alternately flash the high and low beams while honking the horn to alert the vehicle ahead. Only proceed to turn left after confirming that the vehicle in front has signaled to yield. 3. Driving in the Overtaking Lane: If already in the overtaking lane, downshift and press the accelerator firmly to increase engine RPM and boost power. The reason for downshifting is that it allows for quicker throttle response and faster acceleration when speeding up.