To pass a truck on a downgrade, you may need to:
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Increase your speed.
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Pass on the right.
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Decrease your speed.
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Swing wide to the left in order to safely negotiate a pass.
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Explanation
Generally, drivers should avoid passing a truck on a downgrade because its weight and momentum will cause it to increase speed. If drivers choose to pass it anyway, they should increase their own speed. They must pass trucks on the left side for better visibility. Large trucks have blind spots close to the rear of the vehicle that cannot be seen in rear-view mirrors. The pass should be completed as quickly as possible to avoid remaining in the truck’s blind spot.
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