Why is AMBULANCE spelled backwards on the front of an Ambulance??

Question

Ive wanted to know this for ages :)

Answer 1

So you can see it in the rear view mirror.

Answer 2

Next time look in your rear-view mirror and you can read the word "AMBULANCE" correctly.

Answer 3

So when you see it through your rear view mirror you can read it correctly.

Answer 4

So the car in front of it can read it in it's rear view mirror.

Answer 5

This is meant for the reflection upon your rear-view mirrors (if you're driving or riding a motorcycle), which will then show the word as it is meant to be read by you (without the need to turn your head).

Answer 6

If you look in your rear view mirror (as the driver does) the word "ambulance" spelt backwards is reflected back to normal. So the driver knows what the flashing car with sirens is.