What is an ideal situation for overtaking and passing another vehicle on the right?
|
Passing a vehicle on the right is never allowed.
|
|
|
When there is an unpaved shoulder.
|
|
|
When the vehicle you are passing is making or about to make a left turn.
|
|
|
When the vehicle you are passing is making a right turn.
|
Explanation
You may pass a vehicle on the right if the driver ahead is waiting to make a left turn and it is safe to do so. Before passing, always ensure there is enough space in your lane, as it is illegal to drive off the pavement or use the shoulder to complete the pass.
Answer Statistics
🟡 This question is moderately difficult — 21.2% of our users answer it incorrectly.
Other questions in the same category: Passing Rules
Passing on the right is legal when:After you have passed a car, you can safely merge back into the right lane when:If another vehicle is passing you on the left, you should:When the car behind you begins to pass you, you should:When passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, you should:When passing another vehicle, before turning back into the right-hand lane drivers should wait until they can see the vehicle they are passing in the rearview mirror.What should you do when another vehicle is passing you?Drivers cannot pass a vehicle on the left if:Before passing another vehicle, you should:When is it legal to pass another vehicle using the shoulder of a road?
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: