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Flight rulesQuestion 68 of 934

A pilot overtakes a slower airplane. Which statement is correct?

  1. The overtaking airplane has the right-of-way and passes on the left
  2. The overtaking airplane has the right-of-way and passes on the right
  3. The airplane being overtaken must turn right to give way
  4. The overtaken airplane has the right-of-way; the overtaker goes right
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Correct answer: The overtaken airplane has the right-of-way; the overtaker goes right

The overtaken aircraft has the right-of-way. The overtaking pilot alters course to the right to pass well clear.

Source: 14 CFR Part 91, § 91.113 Right-of-way rules: Except water operations.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026