You should drive on the shoulder to pass a car:
|
If the shoulder is paved.
|
|
|
When the driver ahead is waiting to make a left turn.
|
|
|
If the shoulder is wide enough.
|
|
|
Never.
|
Explanation
You should never use the shoulder of the road - paved or unpaved - to pass another vehicle. Other drivers do not expect traffic on the shoulder and may pull over without warning. If the vehicle in front of you is waiting to make a left turn, you may pass on the right only if there is enough room within your lane to do so safely. If there isn’t enough space, do not drive onto the shoulder; instead, stop and wait for the vehicle to complete its turn.
Answer Statistics
🟢 This question is easy — 12.9% of our users get this question wrong.
Other questions in the same category: Passing Rules
When the car behind you begins to pass you, you should:Drivers may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle if:What is an ideal situation for overtaking and passing another vehicle on the right?When passing on a multi-lane highway:Which of the following statements is true?After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when:You are on a two-way road and the vehicle ahead of you is turning left into a driveway. You may legally pass the vehicle on the right:You may pass on the right of another vehicle:As long as you don’t leave the road, you may legally pass a vehicle on the right:You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle:
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: