Avoid Head-on Car Accident by Knowing When to Pass

Idaho State Police reported a fatal car accident on southbound State Highway 55 north of Banks in Boise County. Police reported the driver of a passenger vehicle attempted to pass when they were hit head-on by an oncoming semi-truck. The driver of the vehicle died at the scene of the accident. The semi truck driver was taken to a nearby hospital by personal vehicle for evaluation of injuries. State Highway 55 was blocked for about two and a half hours while crews worked to clear the accident. An accident such as this is all too common on Idaho rural roads. By knowing when to pass, you could avoid a head-on car accident and save the life of yourself or someone else.

Avoid Head-on Car Accident by Knowing When to Pass

The following are some things to be aware of before attempting to pass.

• The speed limit. Know what the speed limit is in the area before attempting to pass. The force of impact in a head-on collision will be greater if vehicles are traveling at a higher speed.
• Pay attention to road signs. If a steep hill or curve is coming up soon, do not pass.
• Understand the pavement markings. A solid yellow line indicates that a vehicle should not pass another vehicle on that area of the roadway. Usually, a solid line is there because something coming up would block a driver’s view such as a hill or curve. The only time crossing over a solid yellow line is permitted is to make a legal left-hand turn. Even then you should use great caution.

Passing with Care

Knowing when to pass is critical to avoiding a car accident. Many drivers become impatient with slow-moving vehicles and what to pass right away. However, it is more important to be patient and only pass when it is safe to do so.

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