Many drivers, including experienced ones, have doubts about when you are required to yield to the car behind you. So, here we will help you remember all the traffic rules related to this point!

Overtaking is one of the most common maneuvers in traffic. In fact, this is a point that may seem trivial, but you can even receive a fine if you don't allow other cars to overtake you correctly.

But how much is the fine and how many points does this infraction add to your license? Furthermore, is there a correct way to let someone know you want to overtake them, and in which lane should the overtaking be done?

These are just some of the questions that come to mind for many drivers. So, let's better understand which traffic rules apply to overtaking!

Well, firstly, a car can only overtake another if it's on the left. In other words, overtaking on the right is a traffic violation and is punishable by a fine of R$1$130.16. In addition, you'll incur four points on your driver's license!

So if you want to overtake someone, remember which lane you should be in. However, often drivers travel slowly in all lanes, including the right lane. If you want to overtake, you can signal with your headlights.

In other words, you should flash your high beams briefly to signal the car in front to let you pass. Another option is to give a light tap on the horn to warn the driver of the car ahead.

Furthermore, do not use your turn signals to try to signal your intention to overtake. This is because turn signals are only for indicating the intention to change lanes on the highway. So, stick to your horn and headlights.

When you are the driver of the car in front, remember that you should always move out of the left lane to give way when a vehicle is traveling at a higher speed. In fact, this is a traffic law, so pay attention.

For offenders who fail to yield when required, the fine is R$1$130.16 and you will receive four points on your driver's license. This is considered a medium-level infraction.

Furthermore, it's important to point out that if the vehicle behind you is traveling at a speed higher than the permitted speed for the road, you are still obligated to yield to it.

So, always be alert. And if you want to drive more calmly, stay in the right lanes.

Many people wonder why a car is obligated to yield to another, especially when driving on the left. Well, the answer is that by holding up the driver behind you, you are putting your life and theirs at risk.

Therefore, the law exists because when you overtake on the right, you enter the other driver's blind spot. And, if by chance, they decide to change to the right lane, an accident could happen.

So, it's important to make the mandatory left turn. And, whenever you're in front, give way to the car behind you.

Furthermore, you can overtake with your car on the right in only one situation: when the car in front is in the left lane with its turn signal indicating that it will turn left.

There are other scenarios where it's important to pay attention to which vehicle is required to yield. For example, in the case of ambulances and police cars. When the vehicle has its siren activated, yield the right of way.

In this case, you must immediately move to the right lanes and stop if necessary. This is a very important law because you can endanger the lives of others if you do not follow this traffic rule.

Therefore, in case of non-compliance, you will be penalized with a very serious infraction and will have seven points added to your driver's license. Furthermore, in these situations the fine is equivalent to R$293.47.

Furthermore, remember that overtaking cyclists, going against traffic, and using the shoulder is prohibited and can be considered an infraction. Fines range from R$130.16 to R$1467.35.

There are times when you can't drive against the flow of traffic. For example:

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