Question

Why is AMBULANCE written laterally inverted on an Ambulance van?

A
It gathers more attention since it is laterally inverted.
B
Vehicle in front sees a laterally inverted image and perceives it correctly, hence giving side to the ambulance van.
C
Vehicle in front sees a virtually erect image and perceives it correctly, hence giving side to the ambulance van.
D
None of the above.
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The correct option is B Vehicle in front sees a laterally inverted image and perceives it correctly, hence giving side to the ambulance van.
Ambulance is usually in a hurry. In order to convey the vehicle in front that it is an ambulance, it is written laterally inverted. When the driver of the vehicle in front reads through the rear-view mirror, the Image of this inscription, through lateral inversion, form a right oriented image.

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