When is it acceptable to pass another vehicle on the left?

When is it acceptable to pass another vehicle on the left?

• A. In general, when is acceptable to pass another vehicle on the left?
• B. Never pass on the left.
• C. Only during nighttime when visibility is reduced.
• D. Only when the other vehicle is signaling to turn right.

Answer: (A)

Overtaking on the left is the normal and safest way to pass slower traffic when conditions allow. You may pass on the left whenever there are two or more lanes in the same direction and there’s a clear, unobstructed space to move into, and you’re not in a no-passing zone or behind a solid line. It’s also acceptable to pass a vehicle that’s signaling a left turn if there’s room in the left lane to safely go by, provided you complete the pass and return to the right lane promptly. Always signal, check mirrors and blind spots, and ensure you have enough room to re-enter the right lane safely. Do not pass on the left in unsafe situations like curves, hills, intersections, or where passing is prohibited. The other options don’t fit because passing on the left isn’t limited to nighttime, nor is it dependent on the other driver’s turn signal.

Overtaking on the left is the normal and safest way to pass slower traffic when conditions allow. You may pass on the left whenever there are two or more lanes in the same direction and there’s a clear, unobstructed space to move into, and you’re not in a no-passing zone or behind a solid line. It’s also acceptable to pass a vehicle that’s signaling a left turn if there’s room in the left lane to safely go by, provided you complete the pass and return to the right lane promptly. Always signal, check mirrors and blind spots, and ensure you have enough room to re-enter the right lane safely. Do not pass on the left in unsafe situations like curves, hills, intersections, or where passing is prohibited. The other options don’t fit because passing on the left isn’t limited to nighttime, nor is it dependent on the other driver’s turn signal.