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You are driving on a two-lane road with a broken yellow centerline, which normally permits passing when safe. However, you are approaching an intersection that is 75 feet ahead. Which rule governs your ability to pass another vehicle in this scenario?

  1. Passing is prohibited because drivers may not cross into the opposing lane to pass within 100 feet of an intersection.Answer
  2. B
    Passing is permitted because a broken yellow line allows overtaking at any location along a two-lane road.
  3. C
    Passing is allowed only if the centerline transitions to a solid yellow line immediately before the intersection.
  4. D
    Passing must be executed by using the paved right shoulder instead of crossing the yellow centerline.

Answer

Passing is prohibited because drivers may not cross into the opposing lane to pass within 100 feet of an intersection.
While a broken yellow line typically indicates that passing is allowed when safe, traffic laws establish absolute prohibitions against passing on the left side of the road within 100 feet of an intersection. Because the vehicle is 75 feet from the intersection, passing is illegal.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify general lane marking rule
A broken yellow centerline indicates that passing is generally permitted when traffic conditions are safe.
Yellow lines separate opposing traffic, and broken lines permit crossing to pass.
2
Apply statutory location-based passing restrictions
Passing is prohibited within 100 feet of an intersection, railroad crossing, bridge, or tunnel.
Specific statutory safety hazards supersede standard pavement marking permissions.
3
Synthesize the scenario conditions
Since the intersection is 75 feet ahead (less than 100 feet), passing is illegal regardless of the broken yellow line.
The 100-foot intersection proximity rule takes precedence over the broken yellow line.

Key Concept

Passing restrictions near intersections taking priority over broken centerline markings
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Pavement Markings and Lane Lines

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