Swiss Driving Theory · RTA / TRO
Swiss overtaking rules: only with sufficient visibility, no oncoming traffic and a safe return. Overtaking is forbidden at zebra crossings, on blind crests, in tunnels and on solid lines. Right-hand overtaking is generally forbidden.
Overtaking is allowed only when you have sufficient visibility, enough space to return, and no oncoming traffic.
Indicate left in good time, accelerate decisively, and return to your lane only after clearly seeing the overtaken vehicle in your rear-view mirror.
Before and on pedestrian crossings
On blind crests, in tunnels, before bends with restricted view
Where a solid yellow or white line separates the lanes
Where –No overtaking– sign is posted
At level crossings without barriers
Overtaking on the right is forbidden. Exception: in orderly columns of traffic where lanes move at different speeds, you may pass on the right (Rechtsvorbeifahren) – but without changing lanes for this purpose.
Cyclists may be passed on the left, with at least 1 m lateral distance in town and 1.5 m outside.
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