In Portuguese traffic law, on which side of another vehicle must overtaking (ultrapassagem) normally be executed?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Strictly on the left side
- Step 1: Overtaking fundamentals. Step 2. Article 36 states that overtaking must always be conducted on the left, with specific narrow exceptions. Answer: Strictly on the left side. Why not the others: Overtaking on the right is prohibited as a general practice and constitutes a serious infraction.
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