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Originally Posted by Dadhawk
Well, see there's your problem. I learned this lesson a long time ago, mostly from riding motorcycles.
If I go to pass someone (on a two land road where I have to use the oncoming traffic lane) I fully commit and do it as quickly as possible from the start. Signal on, downshift two gears, floor it and shoot around, alternate signal on, back in lane.
Some people may consider I'm being a tool, but really I just don't want to end up in a drag race or in a ditch.
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Passing on a 2-laner is a multi-step strategy. Also to the younger drivers, practice backing down and pulling in to your original spot.
I witnessed violent death for the first time as a child. It was a head-on collision between a bike and oncoming car. My dad anticipated it as soon as he saw an oncoming driver peek out from behind a semi. Mid pass the driver changed her mind. Instead of backing down, she veered over towards our shoulder. So did the biker.
Learn to back down safely.