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Freeways and passingQuestion 99 of 229

A driver ahead signals a left turn. May you pass that car on the left?

  1. No. Never pass on the left then
  2. Yes, if you honk first
  3. Yes, on a two-lane road
  4. Yes, if you speed up
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Correct answer: No. Never pass on the left then

Passing on the right is allowed only when it is safe. A left turn signal on the car ahead means you must not pass on its left.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 6. Navigating the Roads: How to Pass, page 25

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026