Ch. 5 · Driving Method
Which of the following is a correct case where you may overtake by passing on the left side?
[Multiple choice · Hard]
- A.When the vehicle in front is moving close to the left edge of the road in order to turn left
- B.When the vehicle in front is moving close to the center of the road in order to turn right✓
- C.When the vehicle in front is moving slowly
- D.When the vehicle behind is trying to overtake you
Answer: B: When the vehicle in front is moving close to the center of the road in order to turn right
Explanation
The Rules of the Road, Section "2 Method of Overtaking (1)", clearly states: "When another vehicle is moving close to the center of the road (or the right edge on a one-way road) in order to turn right, or when overtaking a streetcar, you must pass on its left side."
Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 11: Overtaking
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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