Ch. 5 · Driving Method

When overtaking another vehicle, you must, as a rule, pass on its right side.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The Rules of the Road, Section "2 Method of Overtaking (1)", clearly states: "When overtaking another vehicle, you must pass on its right side." Therefore, this statement is correct.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 11: Overtaking

Hikari

I can overtake on whichever side has more space, right?

Misaki

No, this statement is true. As a rule, you must always pass on the right side when overtaking.

Hikari

Oh, so left-side passing isn't allowed at all?

Misaki

There are a few exceptions, but the default rule is right-side only. Consistency keeps everyone predictable and safe.

Source: Ch. 5 Driving Method · Section (第６節追越しなど) · ２追越しの方法（１）

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Source content excerpted from the NPA “Rules of the Road” instructional manual, in the public domain under Japanese Copyright Act Article 13(2). Explanations are AI-assisted and copyrighted by the MenkyoQuest editorial team.