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What is the action of a driver passing on the right if no signs forbid it?

  • Unsafe
  • Only allowed on highways
  • Illegal
  • OK if no signs forbid passing on the right (correct)

When should you return to the right lane after passing a car?

When you see the front bumper of the other car in your mirror.

What should you do when you want to overtake and pass another vehicle?

Signal and pass when safe to do so.

What should you do when the car behind you begins to pass?

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In general, where should you pass vehicles going in the same direction?

<p>On the left.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which situation is passing always forbidden?

<p>When the vehicle ahead is stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when a school bus is stopped and its red lights are flashing?

<p>You may not pass while the red lights are flashing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

You may pass another vehicle on the right if it is waiting to:

<p>Turn left.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Passing on the right

You are allowed to pass on the right if there are no signs prohibiting it.

Returning to the right lane after passing

Return to the right lane when the car you passed is completely visible in your rearview mirror.

Overtaking and passing

Always signal when passing another vehicle, and make sure it's safe to move over before you do.

When another car wants to pass

When a vehicle behind you wants to pass, you should slow down slightly and stay in your lane to make it safer for them.

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Passing on the left

Generally you should overtake vehicles going in the same direction on the left, passing on the right is usually only allowed if the right lane is a dedicated turning lane or signs permit it.

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Passing a stopped vehicle for a pedestrian

It is never allowed to pass another vehicle when they are stopped for pedestrians in a crosswalk.

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Passing a stopped school bus

When a school bus is stopped and its red lights are flashing, you must not pass it. You may not proceed until the red lights stop flashing.

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Passing a vehicle waiting to turn left

A driver waiting to turn left is allowed to pull over into the right lane to make the turn, and you may pass on the right if this is safe.

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Study Notes

Passing Vehicles on the Road

  • Passing on the right is permissible unless specifically prohibited by signs or obstructed by parked cars.

Returning to the Lane

  • After overtaking another vehicle, return to the right lane when the front bumper of that vehicle is visible in your mirror.

Overtaking Safely

  • Always signal before passing another vehicle and ensure that it is safe to do so.

Handling Passing Vehicles

  • If a vehicle behind you is attempting to pass, it is advisable to slow down slightly while maintaining your lane position.

General Passing Guidelines

  • When passing other vehicles moving in the same direction, it should typically be done to the left.

Situations Where Passing is Forbidden

  • Passing is strictly prohibited when the vehicle in front is stopped to allow pedestrians to cross at a crosswalk.

School Bus Regulations

  • Passing a school bus with flashing red lights is illegal until the lights are turned off.

Correct Situations for Passing on the Right

  • You can pass another vehicle on the right if that vehicle is preparing to turn left.

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