Why are you not supposed to pass on the right?

The laws in most states prohibit passing on the right except when the vehicle to be passed is about to turn left or the roadway is wide enough to accommodate two lanes of traffic. Even if passing on the right is allowed under one of these exceptions, the driver must do so in a safe manner.

Why is the left lane for passing only?

Common practice and most law on United States highways is that the left lane is reserved for passing and faster moving traffic, and that traffic using the left lane must yield to traffic wishing to overtake. As a result, heavy trucks are often prohibited from using the passing lane.

Is it okay to overtake on the right?

The act states that overtaking should be done on the left side. However, overtaking on the right is not illegal, given that the motor vehicle is on a highway or expressway that has four or more lanes. In both scenarios, the overtaking driver must signal and sound their horn before making an overtake.

Why do we keep left in Kenya?

Once drivers cross the Kenyan border into the RHD countries, they are forced to switch over lanes to avoid getting flagged down for breaking traffic rules. Only 76 countries and territories of the world adhere to the “keep left” regulation with most of them lying on the lower half of the African continent.

In what states is it illegal to pass on the right?

In Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Illinois, it’s illegal to fail to move to the right if a vehicle behind you is attempting to pass. However, in states like Colorado and Kentucky, that’s only true when the highway speed is 65 miles per hour or higher.

Is using a mobile phone illegal while driving?

RA 10913 or the Anti-Distracted Driving Act (ADDA) is a law that prohibits a person who is driving a motor vehicle from holding and using mobile communication devices and electronic entertainment gadgets.

Should you turn on your headlights when it’s raining?

Front and rear fog lights must only be used in fog or rain, or when conditions such as smoke and dust limit your vision. If your vehicle is not fitted with fog lights, use your headlights during the day in these adverse conditions.

Where should you not overtake in Kenya?

Do not overtake when you cannot see the road ahead, at a corner or a cross-road or around a bend. Beware of “Go Ahead” signals given by persons other than the driver.