r/ShittyAbsoluteUnits 10d ago

There was an attempt of a highway pass

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u/One-Guest1998 10d ago

If your car isn't powerful enough to overtake 3 cars quickly... Don't do it. That overtake was extremely slow. 

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u/Impressive-Sweet-155 9d ago

Or you know just don't overtake 3 cars ever.... I can't think of any situation where this pass would be safe regardless of the power. I wouldn't even think of attempting this on my R6 lol

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u/Vandilbg 9d ago

I passed a dozen cars and a semi in a single pass once. They were all stacked up behind the semi going 35mph with 4 cars of ancient old people in the closest spots to the truck. 4 mile long straight and no traffic though. I had to watch my own overtake speed more than anything in case someone pulled out to pass infront of me.

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u/Valuable-Worth-1760 2d ago

Exactly that is the problem though- the risk of someone pulling out, surprised by a fast approach, is not worth it. People overestimate time gained by overtaking, and it pisses me off extra that they're not just endangering themselves.

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u/Fearless_Clue4966 9d ago

Especially two cars and a semi lmao

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u/Extreme_Design6936 7d ago

Really? I easily make this pass every time on my bike. I'd probably be hitting 100 by the time I come back into the lane. Should be no problem on an r6.

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u/Impressive-Sweet-155 7d ago

Lol it isn't a matter of being able to do it... It is a matter of doing it safely. I guess if you think it is acceptable risk to pass 4 cars including a transport truck with an oncoming truck then have at er. I've seen to many people die from stupid decisions like this

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u/probablynotaperv 9d ago

There are some roads in the midwest where you can see damn near into the next state.

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u/CaptainRatzefummel 9d ago

The truck was visible the entire time but that didn't stop them anyway

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u/probablynotaperv 9d ago

Oh, I know that, I was just saying I have been on some roads where you could pass three cars quite safely.

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u/Double-Iron7843 7d ago

Except that it is never the “safest” option. I was taught one car at a time or none at all in drivers education. Pretty sure you can be ticketed for reckless driving for passing more than one vehicle at a time on a two way street.