Keep clear... The power driven vessel should, if possible, maintain course and speed. The only rule for overtaking is that you keep your distance while overtaking
When overtaking another power-driven vessel, you should ensure that you have a clear understanding of the other vessel's course and speed. Use sound signals to indicate your intentions, typically one short blast to indicate you're altering course to starboard. Maintain a safe distance and speed to avoid collisions, and always keep a lookout for any potential hazards. Finally, ensure that your overtaking maneuver is completed safely and promptly, returning to your original course once clear.
Power-driven vessels should yield to other vessels when they are overtaking, approaching head-on, or crossing paths.
The overtaking craft should give way, as the overtaking craft should be the one with the most control, as it is initiating the move.
where should you avoid overtaking
the one on the port
When overtaking another vessel in darkness or reduced visibility, the overtaking vessel must keep a safe distance and maintain a proper lookout. It should also ensure that it follows the navigation rules, particularly the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs), which dictate that the overtaking vessel must sound the appropriate signal and proceed with caution. Additionally, the overtaking vessel should avoid any sudden maneuvers that could confuse the other vessel.
No. If the vehicle you are passing is going at the correct speed, why should you need to overtake. When overtaking a vehicle you should ensure there is enough clear road ahead of you to pass the vehicle without over speeding. If this is not the case you should not attempt an overtaking manoeuvre.
The speed limit is applicable when overtaking another vehicle, just as it is at any other time. A police officer observing you overtaking another vehicle MIGHT decide what you did was within reason, and not bother you, but they have full authority to pull you over for exceeding the speed limit- even when overtaking a slower moving vehicle- should they decide to.
If you see a vessel displaying only a white light, it indicates that the vessel is a power-driven vessel. This vessel is approaching you head-on or is overtaking you. In both cases, you should be prepared to take action to avoid a collision.
You should only overtake if it is safe to do so.
stop the car.