Summer invites long highway trips toward rest areas, but it also calls for constant vigilance and adherence to basic driving rules. For instance, crossing a double continuous line is not allowed, and overtaking must be done only when it is safe and feasible. That may sound simple, yet the video below shows that many drivers overlook these basics under pressure or in tricky road conditions.
Imagine a narrow roadway with a single lane in each direction. A long grade ascends toward a left bend, with rocks pinned to one side and a concrete obstacle on the opposite. In such a setting, overtaking would seem reckless to most, yet some drivers push ahead when speed is high enough to tempt fate.
Tragically, a driver attempted an overtaking maneuver and surged into the oncoming stream, passing another vehicle with the intent to regain the lane ahead. The maneuver ended with a close call as the driver steered back toward the crosswalk, just missing a heavy truck. A hidden passenger car, lurking behind the truck, had not been visible to the overtaker in time, and the sudden sight of the other vehicle forced a desperate, imperfect attempt to rejoin the flow of traffic.
Fortunately, the collision affected only the overtaking vehicle. While the impact was significant, it did not result in a fatal outcome. The episode underscores how a single risky choice behind the wheel can create a danger that extends well beyond a momentary misjudgment.
- A pedestrian in Nizhny Novgorod faced a close encounter when an out-of-control vehicle nearly struck them, highlighting how pedestrians can be exposed to sudden vehicle behavior on shared roadways.
- Stories of incidents like these circulate on social networks, reminding drivers to stay alert and avoid risky passes that put others at risk.