Under what circumstances is overtaking not allowed?

[StOscar]

Overtaking is not allowed under the following circumstances: 1. The vehicle ahead is turning left, making a U-turn, or overtaking. 2. There is a possibility of meeting an oncoming vehicle. 3. The vehicle ahead is a police car, fire truck, ambulance, or engineering rescue vehicle performing emergency tasks. 4. Passing through railway crossings, intersections, narrow bridges, curves, steep slopes, tunnels, pedestrian crossings, or sections of urban roads with heavy traffic where overtaking conditions are not met. Below is extended information on the correct steps for overtaking: 1. Observe through the rearview mirror: Before overtaking, observe the vehicles behind and the road conditions through the rearview mirror. Choose a time when visibility is good, the road is straight, and there are no vehicles within 150 meters ahead. 2. Turn on the left turn signal: After confirming that the surrounding conditions are suitable for overtaking, turn on the left turn signal and honk the horn to indicate your intention. At night, if honking is not allowed, use alternating high beams instead. Once the vehicle ahead signals to yield, slightly turn the steering wheel to the left and maintain a certain lateral distance from the vehicle being overtaken. 3. Downshift one gear: Press the accelerator deeply to increase speed and overtake from the left side of the vehicle being overtaken, minimizing the time the two vehicles are parallel. 4. Turn on the right turn signal: After overtaking, maintain speed for a while, observe the following vehicles through the rearview mirror, and once safety is confirmed, turn on the right turn signal and return to the original lane.

[GiselleLee]

After driving for so many years, I am particularly cautious about when not to overtake. On curves or at the crest of a slope, where visibility is completely blocked and you can't see if any cars are coming from the opposite direction, forcing an overtake is equivalent to playing with your life. Intersections are high-risk zones where pedestrians or cyclists might appear at any moment, and high speeds make it difficult to react in time, increasing the risk of collisions. During rain or snow, the road surface is slippery, and tire grip is poor, making it easy to skid or lose control during overtaking. In heavy traffic, when everyone is queued up, forcing your way in to overtake can lead to rear-end collisions if the following car can't react in time. Inside tunnels, the space is narrow with no room for emergency maneuvers, making overtaking highly risky. On busy urban roads, especially during dusk when visibility is poor, overtaking is just asking for trouble—it's better to wait a few extra minutes than risk an accident. Remember, safety first is the golden rule of driving. Illegal overtaking not only results in more tickets but also endangers both yourself and others.

[OSarah]

I love driving fast, but there are certain situations where I absolutely refuse to overtake. For example, on blind curves of rural roads—I’ve personally seen a friend get into an accident there while overtaking, nearly colliding with an oncoming car. So now, I automatically slow down when approaching curves. In rainy or foggy conditions where visibility is poor, and you can barely see the headlights of opposing vehicles, overtaking is simply foolish. Once, I almost skidded off the road—it was terrifying. Near busy intersections with mixed pedestrian and vehicle traffic, accelerating to overtake actually slows you down and increases the risk of scratches. During traffic jams, everyone’s already impatient, and cutting in line to overtake will only provoke anger and accidents—it’s not worth it. In dark areas like underpasses at night, overtaking is extremely unsafe. I believe driving should be smart: only consider overtaking on straight, clear roads. Don’t sacrifice safety just to save a little time.

[MacBrandon]

Overtaking requires basic conditions: clear visibility and an open road. Otherwise, it should not be attempted. Typical places where overtaking is unsafe include hilltops or curves, where potential hazards ahead are not visible. Areas within 30 meters of intersections are also no-go zones due to frequent pedestrian crossings or vehicle turns, increasing the risk of losing control while overtaking. In rainy or foggy weather, reduced visibility and slippery roads extend braking distances, making overtaking maneuvers time-consuming. In confined spaces like tunnels or bridges, there's little room for error, raising the likelihood of collisions. During peak traffic hours, forced overtaking increases the risk of rear-end collisions. In short, always assess risks before acting—your safety comes first.