Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestTraffic Laws and RegulationsHard
Under what circumstances is it legal to pass another vehicle on the right in Texas?
- AIt is never legal to pass on the right in Texas.
- BWhen driving on a multi-lane highway, regardless of the other vehicle's actions.
- COnly when the vehicle ahead is stopped at an intersection.
- DWhen the vehicle ahead is making a left turn and there is sufficient clear space on the right.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. When the vehicle ahead is making a left turn and there is sufficient clear space on the right.
Passing on the right is generally discouraged but is legal in Texas under specific conditions. One such condition is when the vehicle you are passing is making or has signaled a left turn, and there is adequate and safe space to pass on the right shoulder or a paved portion of the roadway.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is incorrect; there are specific circumstances where passing on the right is legal, though generally less safe.
- B. While multi-lane highways allow for passing, passing on the right has specific rules beyond just being on a multi-lane road.
- C. Passing a stopped vehicle may be legal in some contexts, but 'only when stopped at an intersection' is too restrictive and misses the key 'left turn' condition.
Passing on the Right (Texas)
Texas law permits passing on the right only under specific, limited conditions, primarily when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
- Vehicle ahead is making a left turn.
- Sufficient clear space on the right.
- Must be safe and not involve driving off the main roadway.
Memory trick: Left turn ahead? Right pass is allowed, but use your head!