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Originally Posted by wparsons
The blame is definitely on the driver that didn't lift as a starting point, but as the driver taking the pass it's your responsibilty to ensure you get the pass done in the passing zone safely.
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I agree as a general rule, it is the overtaking driver's responsibility to make sure the pass is done safely. Which is why I have a hang-up with this because intuitively there seems to be something very unsafe about getting halfway or more through a pass and suddenly backing out right before a braking zone. I can't shake the feeling that it would be dangerous/confusing for the driver being overtaken.
I know when I'm the driver giving a point-by, if there is no wave-off, my expectation is there will be a pass on the side I give the point-by. Especially if I see the other car pull alongside.
Maybe it's the right thing to do and I just need to trust the other driver will know I changed my mind in the middle of the pass, but definitely makes me uneasy thinking about it.