On her way to meet her friends, Sonali saw an ambulance and wondered as to why the word 'ambulance ' is written in the manner depicted in the image? Explain the reason why it is written so.

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The manner in which "ambulance "is written is actually the mirror image of the word. This, when viewed in a rear view mirror appears straight in the manner we read. Therefore making it easier for ambulance to be identified and make its way in traffic.

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