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Difficulty: MediumPassing, Overtaking, and Lane Changing Rules

A driver behind a slow-moving vehicle traveling at 45 mph decides to pass on a roadway with a posted maximum speed limit of 55 mph. Which legal requirement must the driver follow regarding speed during the overtaking maneuver?

  1. The driver must complete the entire passing maneuver without exceeding the posted 55 mph speed limit.Answer
  2. B
    The driver may temporarily exceed the speed limit by up to 10 mph to safely clear the vehicle being passed.
  3. C
    The driver is permitted to cross a solid yellow center line if accelerating past the lead vehicle quickly.
  4. D
    The driver may accelerate above the posted speed limit if the maneuver is completed within 100 feet of an upcoming intersection.

Answer

The driver must complete the entire passing maneuver without exceeding the posted 55 mph speed limit.
Under standard traffic regulations, posted speed limits are absolute maximums. Drivers are not legally permitted to exceed the speed limit at any point while passing another vehicle.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the statutory speed limit rules governing passing maneuvers.
The maximum posted speed limit is an absolute legal cap.
Traffic laws do not grant an automatic exemption to exceed posted speed limits while overtaking slower vehicles.
2
Evaluate the driver's options based on traffic conditions.
The pass must be aborted or delayed if it cannot be executed within the 55 mph limit.
A driver must ensure adequate distance and speed differential exist to pass legally and safely without speeding.

Key Concept

Maximum Speed Limit Adherence During Overtaking
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Passing, Overtaking, and Lane Changing Rules

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