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Difficulty: MediumPassing, Overtaking, and Lane Changing Rules

A driver is traveling on a two-lane highway behind a truck moving below the posted speed limit. When executing a pass in a designated passing zone, which rule regarding vehicle speed applies under traffic laws?

  1. The passing vehicle must not exceed the posted speed limit at any time during the maneuver.Answer
  2. B
    The passing vehicle may exceed the posted speed limit by up to 10 mph to complete the pass quickly.
  3. C
    The passing vehicle may exceed the speed limit only when passing within 100 feet of an upcoming roadway intersection.
  4. D
    The passing vehicle may exceed the speed limit as long as the center lane boundary is marked by a solid yellow line.

Answer

The driver executing the pass must not exceed the posted speed limit at any point during the maneuver.
State traffic laws strictly mandate that maximum posted speed limits apply at all times. A driver initiating an overtake in a permitted passing zone must maintain a speed at or below the posted limit throughout the entire maneuver.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the legal conditions for overtaking on a two-lane road.
Passing is permitted only where pavement markings (broken yellow line) allow and when oncoming traffic is clear.
Traffic safety regulations require clear sight lines and proper lane markings before initiating an overtake.
2
Evaluate the speed rules governing passing maneuvers.
Posted speed limits are absolute maximum legal speeds and apply continuously, even while passing slower traffic.
Traffic laws do not provide exemptions or allowances to exceed maximum speed limits during overtaking.

Key Concept

Speed Limit Compliance During Overtaking
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Passing, Overtaking, and Lane Changing Rules

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