why we write ambulance name as reverse on them?

Question

generally we see the ambulance name as reverse order in ambulances why we writes on that type?

Answer 1

In case someone is dyslexic. They would still be able to read it!!

Answer 2

When an ambulance goes thru traffic, any driver in front of the ambulance can see it in his rearview mirror, and read the letters the right way. So, he can move aside and make way for the ambulance!

Answer 3

So that cars ahead of the ambulance will see the word "ambulance" in proper order when they look in their rearview mirror.

Answer 4

the word ambulance is written backwards on only the front of them so when somebody looks in their rear-view mirror they can read it on the front of the ambulance.

Answer 5

when you look in the rear view mirror it looks normal it does not look reversed. That was the concept and the reason for it. Alot of people ar too busy doing other things and sometimes not even hear the sirens.

Answer 6

So people can see the writing in their rearview mirrors the right way

Answer 7

so that drivers in front of the ambulance can read it through their mirror!

Answer 8

It shows up correctly when you see the word in your rear-view mirror. This ought to help you register that you should pull over.

Answer 9

so you can read it in your rear view mirror and be able to tell which of the emergency services is coming up behind you

Answer 10

I'm Guessing the Idio that did it was having a very backward day

Answer 11

so that people can read it the right way in their rear view mirrors. this is due to lateral inversion.