Arizona Drivers Permit Pactice Exam

When is it legal to pass on the right?

1. On a one-way street

2. When the vehicle is making a left turn

3. Both A and B

4. Never

The correct answer is: Both A and B

Passing on the right is legal under specific circumstances, making both scenarios provided here valid situations. When driving on a one-way street, all vehicles are traveling in the same direction, which allows for safe passing on the right side. This is generally considered acceptable because there aren’t opposing lanes of traffic to pose a risk. Additionally, when a vehicle is making a left turn, passing on the right becomes permissible because the vehicle making the turn effectively creates a scenario where the right side is clear for passing. This maneuver is common in situations where the lane on the left is occupied or slower-moving. Therefore, both scenarios of passing on the right—on a one-way street and when another vehicle is turning left—are lawful actions, leading to the conclusion that the correct answer encompasses both situations.