Okla. Stat. tit. 47, § 47-11-303
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Overtaking a vehicle on the left - Signal
Official statutory text
The following requirements shall govern the overtaking and
passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction, subject to
those limitations, exceptions and special requirements hereinafter
stated:
1. The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle
proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left thereof at a
safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the
roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle.
2. Except when overtaking and passing on the right is
permitted, the driver of an overtaken vehicle shall give way to the
right in favor of the overtaking vehicle on audible signal and shall
not increase the speed of his vehicle until completely passed by the
overtaking vehicle.
3. Every driver who intends to pass another vehicle proceeding
in the same direction, which requires moving his vehicle from one
lane of traffic to another, shall first see that such movement can
be made with safety and shall proceed to pass only after giving a
proper signal by hand or mechanical device.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 47. Motor Vehicles Page 476
passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction, subject to
those limitations, exceptions and special requirements hereinafter
stated:
1. The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle
proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left thereof at a
safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the
roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle.
2. Except when overtaking and passing on the right is
permitted, the driver of an overtaken vehicle shall give way to the
right in favor of the overtaking vehicle on audible signal and shall
not increase the speed of his vehicle until completely passed by the
overtaking vehicle.
3. Every driver who intends to pass another vehicle proceeding
in the same direction, which requires moving his vehicle from one
lane of traffic to another, shall first see that such movement can
be made with safety and shall proceed to pass only after giving a
proper signal by hand or mechanical device.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 47. Motor Vehicles Page 476
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