Collision of a vehicle overtaking and another turning to the left: Do you know who is to blame?

25.09.2019

Do you know who is to blame?

  1. The driver of overtaking vehicle

  2. The driver of a vehicle taht turns left.

  3. Both drivers are at fault.

When we have a combination of overtaking and turning left that cuts off the road to another vehicle, it can be very dense, and often poorly finished. There are frequent traffic accidents where a vehicle turning left is struck by a passing vehicle. They haven’t been spotted or have, but it’s too late! Overtaking vehicles are moving and must be moving faster than vehicles that intend to overtake. When carelessness goes quickly, there is a bad outcome.

How can we help ourselves? Look, turn! Quite simply! Each left turn must be followed by a rear-view mirror, a head turn and a blind spot check. These are the actions that must go along with giving the left turn signal, a famous blinker. The order is not in dispute. Before you can be sure that no one intends to overtake you, do not twist the wheel! Look, turn! It's not difficult, and it can even save a life!

Remember that when overtaking, the driver is required to move at the permitted speed! If you start a left-hand turn without first knowing if the traffic situation allows it, you are endangering others and yourself!