Passing on the right

Driver's Handbook:

• The Official MTO Driver's Handbook: Introduction
• Getting Your Driver's Licence
• Safe and Responsible Driving
• Traffic Signs and Lights
• Keeping Your Driver's Licence
• Your Vehicle
• The Level Two Road Test
• Road Worthy

In this chapter:

• Getting ready to drive
• Driving along
• Sharing the road with other road users
• Driving through intersections
• Stopping
• Changing Directions
• Changing positions
• Parking
• Freeway driving
• Dealing with particular situations
• Driving at night and in bad weather
• Driving efficiently
• Dealing with emergencies

Most passing is done on the left.

You may pass on the right on multi-lane or one-way roads and when overtaking a streetcar or a left-turning vehicle.

Passing on the right can be more dangerous than passing on the left.

If you are driving in the passing lane with a slower vehicle in front of you, wait for the vehicle to move to the right.

Do not suddenly change lanes and pass on the right; the driver in front may realize you want to pass and move to the right at the same time you do.