During emergency response, which passing action is prohibited?

During emergency response, which passing action is prohibited?

• A. Passing on the right
• B. Passing on the left
• C. Passing on both sides simultaneously
• D. Passing during red light

Answer: (A)

Passing on the right is prohibited because it creates more hazards than passing on the left. When you overtake from the right, you’re moving into the curb area, where there are often pedestrians, parked cars, driveways, and a limited shoulder. The right side is where other drivers may merge or back out without seeing an approaching emergency vehicle, increasing the chance of a sideswipe or a collision. The left side generally offers a safer, clearer path to pass because lanes are designed for overtaking in the same direction, and drivers expect vehicles to pass on that side. In emergencies, you still need to proceed with caution and use signals, but overtaking on the right is the dangerous action that must be avoided.

Passing on the right is prohibited because it creates more hazards than passing on the left. When you overtake from the right, you’re moving into the curb area, where there are often pedestrians, parked cars, driveways, and a limited shoulder. The right side is where other drivers may merge or back out without seeing an approaching emergency vehicle, increasing the chance of a sideswipe or a collision. The left side generally offers a safer, clearer path to pass because lanes are designed for overtaking in the same direction, and drivers expect vehicles to pass on that side. In emergencies, you still need to proceed with caution and use signals, but overtaking on the right is the dangerous action that must be avoided.