When overtaking, you must as a rule pass on the left of the vehicle being overtaken.

Explanation

False. You overtake by passing on the right of the vehicle ahead. You pass on its left only when it has moved to the centre or the right edge, for example to turn right.

Guides that explain this

• Overtaking and Lane Rules in Japan: Where It Is Banned, and How
• Stopping Distance in Japan: Reaction Distance + Braking Distance

Related terms

• Overtaking (oikoshi)

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