Practice question

Under the NRTA, when is a driver permitted to pass (overtake) another vehicle on the left-hand side?

  1. Only when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
  2. When driving on a one-way street, or if the vehicle ahead is turning right, or on a multi-lane road where overtaking on the left is safe.
  3. Whenever the driver is in a hurry and the right lane is blocked.
  4. It is never legal to overtake on the left in South Africa.

Answer: B — When driving on a one-way street, or if the vehicle ahead is turning right, or on a multi-lane road where overtaking on the left is safe.

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