Question 720 · Car theory test
When may you pass another vehicle on the left-hand side?
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Correct answer
When the vehicle in front is signalling to turn right, or in slow-moving lanes of traffic.
Official explanation
Normally, you must overtake on the right. There are, however, circumstances where you may overtake on the left—for example, when the vehicle has moved out and signalled to turn right.
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- Manoeuvres, turning & overtaking
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- This question also appears in the motorcycle theory test.
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