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On a multi-lane highway posted with a rectangular white regulatory sign reading 'KEEP RIGHT EXCEPT TO PASS', a driver traveling at the maximum posted speed limit is legally permitted to cruise continuously in the far-left lane when not overtaking another vehicle, provided no traffic is approaching from behind.

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The statement is False. Drivers must remain in the right-hand lane except when actively overtaking another vehicle on highways controlled by a regulatory 'KEEP RIGHT EXCEPT TO PASS' sign, regardless of their speed or surrounding traffic conditions.
A white rectangular regulatory sign reading 'KEEP RIGHT EXCEPT TO PASS' legally binds drivers to maintain position in the right lane unless actively passing a slower vehicle. Cruising in the left lane on roads posted with this sign is a traffic violation, even if driving at the posted speed limit and with no other traffic nearby.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the regulatory mandate of the posted traffic sign.
The rectangular black-and-white sign stating 'KEEP RIGHT EXCEPT TO PASS' is a regulatory sign establishing a strict legal requirement.
Regulatory signs inform road users of statutory traffic laws and enforce mandatory driving behaviors.
2
Evaluate the conditions described in the scenario against the sign's legal requirement.
Neither driving at the maximum posted speed limit nor having an empty road behind provides a legal exception to the lane restriction.
The explicit language 'EXCEPT TO PASS' restricts left-lane occupancy solely to active passing maneuvers.
3
Determine the true or false value of the statement.
The assertion that cruising in the left lane is permitted under these specific circumstances is incorrect.
Because the regulatory sign permits left-lane usage only for passing, cruising in that lane violates traffic law.

Key Concept

Regulatory Lane Use Restrictions ('Keep Right Except to Pass')
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