When is driving on the left side permissible?

• A. When Trying To Avoid An Obstruction
• B. When Passing On The Right
• C. All The Time
• D. Only On One-Way Streets

Answer: (A)

You’re allowed to drift to the left side only as a temporary move to avoid a blockage in your lane. If there’s an obstruction—like debris, a stalled vehicle, or construction—you may steer into the left side to go around it, but only when it’s safe and legal to do so. You must check that the left path is clear of oncoming traffic, obey any road markings or no-passing rules, and return to the right as soon as the obstruction is behind you. This isn’t a general rule for driving on the left; it’s a specific, safety-based exception used to maintain traffic flow and prevent a danger.