![]() Make sure that the entire distance till the part you intend to rejoin the road is visible.Would only like to add a few pointers in addition to the ones already mentioned. Unfortunately, since most of our traffic doesn't follow any rules whatsoever so it's prudent to exercise the safest option available even if that's the hard shoulder with due checks. Here's what BHPian shancz had to say about the matter: Overtaking? Do check traffic and go ahead. Even otherwise, please be extra aware of the large vehicles and give yourself a lot of space. Especially if you are not doing similar speeds as the four-wheelers. Especially when there are only 2 lanes on each side. If riding a bike on the highway, I would say - try to stay on the shoulder section even for riding, whenever there is traffic. Here's what BHPian condor had to say about the matter: But never go off the road, as getting back on the road can be risky.Check the road surface thoroughly for loose sand, gravel & stationary vehicles before the overtaking manoeuvre.If the car/truck swerves to its left, you should have enough space or braking distance to save yourself.You may be in the blind spot of the car or truck whom you are overtaking from left. ![]() Remember a few things before taking the left shoulder: When you take a calculated risk, make sure if anything goes wrong, you have an escape route ready. Technically my copybook reply should be - No you shouldn't. ![]() Here's what BHPian Samba had to say about the matter: In such cases, I would prefer to quickly overtake from the shoulder to get clear from the pile-up. ![]() It makes me nervous being so close to the other vehicles and the cars trying to jostle each other to gain that extra inch. I've experienced that when two slow vehicles are occupying both the lanes next to each other, the traffic gets piled up behind. BHPian octavius recently shared this with other enthusiasts.Ĭruising on the highway on a bike, would you recommend overtaking slow-moving traffic from the shoulder? ![]()
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