If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass, you will:

• A. Always get ahead.
• B. Reduce fuel consumption.
• C. Be safer.
• D. Increase your chances of an accident.

Answer: (D)

Driving faster than other vehicles and continually passing on a road with one lane in each direction creates high-risk situations. On a two-lane road, there isn’t enough room to complete a pass safely without entering the oncoming lane. If you misjudge distance or speed, you can cut into the opposite lane just as another vehicle is approaching, leaving little or no time to react. Higher speeds also shorten your reaction time and increase the stopping distance required, so mistakes become more dangerous and crashes more severe. Because of these factors, this behavior raises your chances of an accident. If you must pass, choose a clearly visible passing zone, use signals, check mirrors and blind spots, pass quickly, and return to your lane safely without lingering in the opposing lane.