Why do the ambulance cars always have their "Ambulance" sign written backwards, like in mirror reflection?

satguru

So cars in front see it in their mirrors and move out of the way. Sep 02 06, 7:50 AM

zbeckabee

See Question #49290. Sep 02 06, 8:51 AM

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