developing your smart driving skills anyone off. Watch carefully for smaller traffic — bicycles and  motorcycles — that may be approaching faster than you think.  The same rule applies when you’re planning to change lanes.  Make sure there is a large enough gap so that when you pull in  front of another vehicle, that driver doesn’t have to slow down  to avoid crashing into you. Legally, you must signal when you  change lanes.  Passing requires moving into another lane — sometimes a lane  of approaching traffic — and then back into your original lane.  Remember, if you move into another vehicle’s lane, that vehicle  has the right‑of‑way. It doesn’t matter if it’s a car, a motorcycle  or a bicycle. Other traffic shouldn’t have to change direction or  slow down for you.  If you’re planning to pass, make sure you can do it safely and  legally:  Some highways have special passing lanes. These lanes let  slower vehicles move into the right lane so faster vehicles can  pass safely in the left lane. A sign will tell you how far  it is to the next passing  lane. Keep right unless you  are passing. Passing lanes  Passing  driving tip Don’t speed up as  someone is trying to pass  you — it’s illegal. Help the  other driver get back into  your lane by slowing down  and making room.  • Pass on the right only on a roadway that has two or more  lanes, or if a driver ahead is turning left. Do not use the  shoulder to pass.  • Pass on the left only when it is safe to do so and lane  markings permit.  • Keep within the speed limit when passing.  • Make sure you know whether the pavement markings  allow you to pass. See  chapter 3, signs, signals and road  markings , for more information.  54