Official Motus K53 learners & Drivers Manual
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Turning left
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Turning right
Done
Overtaking
Being overtaken
Divided roads
Traffic circles
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Overtaking · Rule 1
You may only overtake on the right-hand side
In South Africa, overtaking must always be done on the right. You may never pass another vehicle on the left, except when the vehicle ahead is turning right and there is sufficient space on the left.
Think of it this way: right is right. The only left exception is when the car ahead is turning right and there's a clear gap.
Question 1 of 2
On which side must you overtake another vehicle?
On the right-hand side
On the left-hand side
Either side, if it is safe
Correct. You must always overtake on the right in South Africa. The only exception is when the vehicle ahead is turning right and there is a clear gap on the left.