What is the most dangerous maneuver on the road: every driver does it
Ask them what the best maneuver on the road is, and motorists will probably start arguing with foam at the mouth.
The leaders will most likely be overtaken, and there is some truth in this.
The obligatory “components” of overtaking are high speed and driving into the oncoming traffic lane.
Therefore, if you have even the slightest doubt about the safety of this maneuver, you should postpone it until more suitable conditions arise.
However, such an unpopular opinion about the most dangerous maneuver, such as a regular left turn (when driving on the right side of the road), also has a place to exist.
It is believed that this maneuver is the cause of the largest number of fatal accidents worldwide.
There are several reasons for this. First of all, it is worth mentioning that when turning left, the driver has to cross the oncoming traffic lane, while driving into the oncoming lane or crossing the oncoming traffic is certainly associated with danger.
In addition, often when performing this maneuver, the driver's gaze is directed only at the approaching oncoming traffic, so he can easily fail to notice some obstacle or pedestrian.
Finally, we should not forget about the optical illusion associated with our perception. It is as follows: when you observe the approaching flow for some time, the brain gets used to this picture, which is why the driver may think that the flow is moving slower than it actually is. Therefore, the longer a person watches the oncoming flow, the higher the probability of making a mistake.
