Topic 3 · Rules of the Road: Traffic Laws in California
When passing on the right is permitted in California?
- On two-lane roads at any time
- By driving on the shoulder
- On multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is enough space — correct answer
Why
Passing on the right is legal on a multi-lane road, or when the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is room to pass safely without leaving the paved roadway.
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Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, rev. 6/2025), the document the DMV writes the real test from. Edited by Fernando Aguilera. Aprobify is not affiliated with the California DMV.
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