What is the correct way to overtake in mountainous areas?
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The following is an introduction to the correct method for motor vehicles to overtake in mountainous areas: When driving on mountain roads, try to avoid overtaking as much as possible. When overtaking is necessary, choose a gentle uphill section with a wide road surface, turn on the left turn signal, honk the horn in advance, and overtake only after confirming that the vehicle in front has yielded. Do not force overtaking, and it is strictly prohibited to overtake on sections of the road that are narrow, have sharp turns, continuous turns, or have oncoming traffic, as these conditions are not suitable for overtaking. The following is additional information on why to avoid overtaking on downhill sections in mountainous areas: 1. Because vehicles on downhill sections tend to speed up due to gravity, making them harder to control than on flat roads, overtaking at this time can easily lead to danger. 2. Due to gravitational acceleration, the resistance on downhill sections is smaller than on flat roads, and the longer the time, the faster the speed. Therefore, try not to overtake on downhill sections.