When an apparatus driver is face with a situation requiring evasive tactics the driver should attempt to pass the overtake vehicle on

• A. The left side
• B. The right side
• C. In front
• D. Behind

Answer: (A)

When you have to perform evasive driving, the safest and most controllable option is to pass the vehicle that is overtaking on your left side. This side aligns with the operator’s position, giving you the clearest view of oncoming traffic, pedestrians, and road hazards, and it maintains your standard line of sight and steering control. It also keeps the curb-side area on the right clear of the pass, reducing the risk of striking obstacles or people near the roadway. Passing on the left avoids the tighter or cluttered space that can exist on the right and allows you to reestablish a safe lane position more predictably.