New York Driver License (DMV) Written Practice Test

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When is it lawful to pass another vehicle on the right side?

  1. When the other vehicle is making a left turn

  2. When the other vehicle is signaling to turn right

  3. When the other vehicle is stopped at a red light

  4. When the way ahead is clear and there are two or more lanes

The correct answer is: When the way ahead is clear and there are two or more lanes

Passing on the right side of a vehicle is typically only allowed when there are two or more lanes on the road or if the vehicle in front is turning left. Passing on the right in any of the other scenarios listed - when a vehicle is turning right, when a vehicle is stopped at a red light, or if there is only one lane - is not allowed and can result in a citation. This is because passing on the right may put you in the blind spot of the other vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident. Therefore, it is only lawful to pass another vehicle on the right when the way ahead is clear and there are two or more lanes.

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