Texas Car / Permit practice question · Traffic Laws
In which situation is it legal to pass another vehicle on the right in Texas?
Answer choices
- never, under any circumstances
- when the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is room to pass safely on the pavement— Correct answer
- whenever you are running late
- by driving onto the unpaved shoulder
Why this is the answer
Texas lets you pass on the right only when it is safe, including when the driver ahead is preparing to turn left and you can use a paved shoulder, or when the road is one-way or has two or more lanes each way. It is never allowed to pass on the right by driving off the paved part of the road.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Passing
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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