You can pass on the right:
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When a vehicle ahead makes a left turn.
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When a vehicle ahead makes a right turn.
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When a vehicle that is approaching from the opposite direction is prepared to turn left.
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When no speed limit signs are posted.
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Explanation
Passing on the right is unsafe and usually illegal, with few exceptions. You can pass on the right when a vehicle ahead makes a left turn. If you prepare to pass on the right at an intersection, check the traffic ahead carefully. Make sure a vehicle that is approaching is not prepared to turn left into your path, and watch at the right side of the road for pedestrians and bicyclists.
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