You should only overtake if it is safe to do so.
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.
You should avoid overtaking on a double yellow line, hill, curve or any weather condition where you can't safely see if you can overtake the vehicle in front of you.
where should you avoid overtaking
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.
The overtaking craft should give way, as the overtaking craft should be the one with the most control, as it is initiating the move.
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 stopped and a possible hazard to traffic on the roadway, or when moving so slowly that you are a hazard to overtaking traffic.
stop the car.
You can only travel within the posted speed limits and the overtaking procedure must be attempted only if you believe it can be done safely.
They mean that no vehicle should cross them to pass or turn. Depends where you are but in many places double lines in the middle of the road mean overtaking another car is not allowed.
Coming up behind a car at a faster speed and moving around said vehicle.
the one on the port