Giving a sign of asking for overtaking

In plain language

Using your left turn signal, and sometimes flashing your headlights or honking, to let others know you intend to pass.

Legal definition

Giving a sign of asking for overtaking by using the left turning sign and if it is necessary, using the low and high beams at nights or horn during the daytime except in towns where horning to ask for overtaking is prohibited.

From the law

E. Giving a sign of asking for overtaking by using the left turning sign and if it is necessary, using the low and high beams at nights or horn during the daytime except in towns where horning to ask for overtaking is prohibited.

Student tip

Always signal your intention to overtake. This is crucial for communication with other road users.

Details

Khmer term

ធ្វើសញ្ញាសុំជែង

Literal translation

making a sign to ask to overtake

Road Law article

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Confidence

high