Why is the word Ambulance painted in reverse on the front of many ambulances?

Twisted_Ace

It isn't.

It is actually written in "mirror writing", so you can read it clearly when looking in your rear view mirror or side mirrors.

'AMBULANCE' in reverse is 'ECNALUBMA'. That is not how it appears on the front of an ambulance (trust me - take a close look next time you see one...)

The Human Being

So that it appears the right way round when you see it in the rear view mirror. =)

christopher_loves_cars

so when drivers infront oof the ambulance look in their mirrors they see the word ambulance the right way round. and move out the way.

Candy Kisses

So the car in front can read it on the rear view mirror

Billy's Baby

So it appears correctly when you look in your rearview mirror.

Tracy

So when you are driving you can read it in your rear view mirror when it's behind you.

nohigherpower

so you can read it in a rearview mirror

tanika971

its done that way so that you can read it when looking in your rear view mirror in your car.

Charles M

so you can see it in your rear view mirror the right way.

gemma l

It's so drivers can read what it says in their rear view mirror if the ambulance is coming up behind them

threeblindmice

It appears as 'AMBULANCE' in a car's wing or rear view mirror.

Desiree D

so the car infront of the ambulance can see what is behind them if the person driving couldnt hear. like the radio is too loud. so in the review mirror is looks correct

foxinsox

So when you see this speeding white truck barreling at you in your rear-view mirror you have another hint that it is an AMBULANCE and to get the heck out of the way before someone dies!!

bungee

for the answere look in your mirror...... .............

rmm

so that the word appears normal when looked at by a driver's rear view mirror.

Lab_Lover

So that when you're driving and look in your rear view mirror, the word 'ambulance' appears the right way around.

Kev R

So it can be seen in your rear mirror fire and police are the same

BrilliantPomegranate

To confuse simple people.

turnex

it is the same with fire engines..next time one comes up behind you sirens blaring look in the rear view mirror and you will get your answer...its so you can read it the right way round whilst looking in the mirror. not really clever because the sirens sort of give the game away...chuckle

mamamaine

The word "Ambulance" is painted in reverse so you can see it when you look out of your rear view mirror. Some drivers don't hear the sirens or pay attention to the flashing lights, but when you see that big word in your mirror...you know it's time to MOVE! Good question...

naked_brittany

it reads the correct way when you see it in the rear view mirror.. in case the loud blaring sirens and lights dont get your attention i guess :)

K.L

So drivers can see it in their rear view mirror : )

UCANTCME

So that you can read in through your rear-view mirror.....

another local

Only to make blondes to ask questions.

Fellside13

As 'The Human Being' says so that it can be read in your rear view mirror, same as 'ECILOP' and 'ERIF'

Of course, if you were in Wales it would say 'AMBWILANS' or rather 'SNALIWBMA'

gapsusie

so you can see it clearly in your mirror

Trevor h

Twisted is the only person with the correct answer so far, give him the 10 pts....its NOT in reverse, it's in the correct order with each letter reversed individually so it appears as AMBULANCE in your mirror. Well done that man....probably won't get the recognition he deserves because his answer is so far down the list!!

Alli*LOVES*Artie*Lange

maybe there are dyslexic sign painters....

maybe it's a clue from the DaVinci Code...

Owen D

What part of the planet Zog have you been to ?

Stephen L

I thought they were called Ecnalubma's! :-)

J J

you must be a blonde

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