Car permit · Passing and lanes
You want to pass a slower vehicle on a multi-lane highway. What should you do?
Correct answer: Confirm the lane you will enter is clear.
Answer options
- ASkip the turn signal if traffic is light
- BPass slower vehicles only on their right side
- CConfirm the lane you will enter is clear Correct
Why
Passing means moving into another lane, so first make sure that lane is empty, then turn on your signal so others know you are changing lanes. A signal is needed every time, no matter how light traffic is.
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Topic: Passing and lanes License: Car permit
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This question is part of Passing and Changing Lanes (18 questions). Take the full set and check your score.
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