Head‑on crashes and prevention

Prevent head‑on crashes with sight, positioning, speed and safe overtaking.

Most severe rural crashes are head‑ons. Avoid them with conservative overtaking, correct positioning and speed control.

Prevention basics

  • See far; avoid committing with poor sight
  • Keep right where sight is limited
  • Delay overtakes; never overtake with doubt

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