Why should overtaking only be done from the left side?
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According to traffic laws, vehicles are required to drive on the right side of the road. Overtaking from the right side increases the risk of collision with adjacent vehicles. Additionally, since the driver's seat is on the left, the left side provides a wider field of vision, making overtaking from the left safer. Moreover, left-side overtaking aligns with common driving habits. Here are some additional details: 1. Reasons why right-side overtaking is dangerous: The primary concern is the blind spot of left-hand drive vehicles. For such vehicles, the driver's right side has a larger blind spot and significantly restricted visibility, making it easy to overlook vehicles in this position. If the overtaken vehicle fails to notice the violating vehicle on the right in time and changes lanes to the right, it can easily collide with the vehicle performing the "right-side overtake." Right-side overtaking is explicitly prohibited by traffic regulations. In the event of an accident, traffic police will investigate whether "right-side overtaking" occurred, and if confirmed, corresponding penalties will be imposed. 2. Overtaking precautions: (1) Stay alert: Before overtaking, always observe the condition of the lane you intend to use and the driving situation of the vehicles ahead of the car you plan to overtake. (2) Downshift and accelerate: To improve throttle response and increase torque for quicker acceleration. For automatic transmission vehicles, press the accelerator pedal fully. For manual transmission vehicles, downshift first and then quickly press the accelerator to accelerate. (3) Be cautious: Avoid continuous lane changes during overtaking. Complete the lane change, accelerate straight, and ensure safety before merging back into the original lane. (4) Slow down for stationary vehicles: When overtaking a stationary vehicle ahead, especially on narrow roads, proceed slowly and be prepared to stop at any time to prevent a collision in case the stationary vehicle suddenly opens its door.