Ch. 5 · Driving Method

Which of the following is NOT listed in the Rules of the Road as a case where overtaking is prohibited?

[Multiple choice · Hard]

Answer: C: When the vehicle in front is changing lanes to the left in order to turn left

Explanation

The Rules of the Road, Section "1 Prohibition of Overtaking (2) B", states "when the vehicle in front is changing lanes to the right in order to turn right, etc." "When changing lanes to the left in order to turn left" is not listed as a case where overtaking is prohibited.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 11: Overtaking

Hikari
Hikari
I thought you can't overtake when the car ahead is changing lanes to turn—any direction.
Misaki
Misaki
Close, but the rule only prohibits overtaking when they're changing lanes to the right to turn right. Changing left to turn left isn't on the prohibited list.
Hikari
Hikari
Huh, so left turns are treated differently?
Misaki
Misaki
Right. The key is the right-side maneuver—that's where the rule draws the line.

Source: Ch. 5 Driving Method · Section (第６節 追越しなど) · １ 追越しの禁止（２）

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