You are driving on a two-lane roadway behind a car that has stopped in your lane, signaling to make a left turn. The roadway has a paved right shoulder. Which of the following actions is legally permitted in this situation?
- Wait patiently in your lane behind the vehicle until it completes its turn and the lane is clear.Answer
- BDrive onto the paved right shoulder to bypass the stopped vehicle.
- CTemporarily exceed the posted speed limit to maneuver around the vehicle on the left before oncoming traffic reaches you.
- DCross the solid double yellow centerline to pass the turning vehicle on the left despite oncoming traffic.
Answer
Wait behind the turning vehicle in your travel lane until it completes its left turn and the road is clear.
When a vehicle ahead is stopped to turn left on a two-lane road, drivers following behind must wait in their travel lane until the turn is completed. Passing on the shoulder (whether paved or unpaved) is prohibited by motor vehicle law unless specifically authorized by road pavement markings or signage.
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Rules Governing Passing on the Right and Shoulder Usage
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