2006-07-21 19:33:47 · 17 answers · asked by lalit k 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
It is written like that so it can be read correctly in the rear view mirror of the vehicle in front of it.
2006-07-21 19:37:06 · answer #1 · answered by Richard H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The person who is going in front of the ambulance sees what vehicle is coming behind it through the mirror. The mirror shows virtual and erect image. If the word ambulance is written like this "AMBULANCE" the word will be seen in the mirror as "ECNALUBMA"(in an inverted way). So they write it in a peculiar inverted way. U can test this by writing your name and keeping it in front of the mirror and u can see how ur name will look.
2006-07-23 11:13:52 · answer #2 · answered by Vedha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's written in mirror image, so if an ambulance is behind you and you glance in the rear view mirror, it can be read properly.
2006-07-22 02:36:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
So that its easier for the driver in the front to read the sign as he is goin to look through his rear view mirror and the inverted letters are goin to seem straight for him.
2006-07-22 02:39:02 · answer #4 · answered by aasmb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bcoz if you are ahead of ambulance in car mirror you can see correctly the word other wise you will see what`s the word written there etc etc
2006-07-22 02:40:00 · answer #5 · answered by dante 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because everybody reading up front can read ambulance" while those drivers wheeling ahead of ambulances can't
2006-07-22 02:37:35 · answer #6 · answered by the rose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so that when you look in your rear view mirror, it says "AMBULANCE" and that will cause you to quickly pull over and let it go speeding by.
2006-07-22 02:37:04 · answer #7 · answered by rollo_tomassi423 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the guy that paints the ambulances is a drunk illiterate idiot.
2006-07-22 02:39:40 · answer #8 · answered by Chapin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean why is it printed backwards, it's so you'll be able to read it in your rear-view mirror.
2006-07-22 02:37:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
so you can read it when you look at your rear view mirror
2006-07-22 02:37:45 · answer #10 · answered by randys_gem 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋