Practice question

When is it legal to pass another vehicle on the right in Massachusetts?

  1. It is never legal under any circumstances on Massachusetts roadways under standard RMV teaching practice — passing on the right is allowed when the lead vehicle turns left on multi-lane roads.
  2. When the vehicle ahead is making a left turn, or on a multi-lane road with two or more lanes in the same direction
  3. Only on limited-access highways when traffic is moving slowly
  4. Whenever the driver is in a hurry and the right lane is open

Answer: B — When the vehicle ahead is making a left turn, or on a multi-lane road with two or more lanes in the same direction

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