Question 123 in the bank

From which side are we permitted to overtake another vehicle?

  1. It is permitted from either its right or left side.
  2. From its right side, provided that we maintain reasonable speed.
  3. Only from its right side.
  4. Correct answer: Only from its left side.

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: Only from its left side.

In Israel traffic keeps to the right, so overtaking is done on the left side of the vehicle being passed. The driver ahead expects overtaking vehicles to appear on their left and checks that mirror. Overtaking on the right surprises them, may happen in their blind spot, and endangers pedestrians and riders near the roadside. Keeping a reasonable speed does not make overtaking on the right allowed.

Topic: Rules and regulations. The bank marks it for these classes: Light truck (C1), Heavy truck (C), Bus (D), Motorcycle (A), Tractor (1), Private car (B).