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Difficulty: MediumPassing, Overtaking, and Lane Changing Rules

You are driving on a two-lane roadway and intend to overtake a delivery vehicle ahead of you. You notice a road intersection marked 75 feet ahead. What is the legally required action in this situation?

  1. Remain behind the vehicle until you have safely passed through the intersection.Answer
  2. B
    Accelerate rapidly to complete the passing maneuver before reaching the intersection line.
  3. C
    Exceed the posted speed limit temporarily to clear the vehicle before the 100-foot mark.
  4. D
    Initiate the pass immediately if the roadway has a solid yellow centerline on your side.

Answer

The driver must remain behind the vehicle until completely passing through the intersection, as passing within 100 feet of an intersection is strictly prohibited.
State driving traffic laws strictly forbid drivers from driving on the left side of the roadway to pass another vehicle within 100 feet of an intersection, railroad crossing, bridge, or tunnel. The safest and legally required choice is to hold position behind the vehicle until clear of the intersection.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the distance to the upcoming intersection.
The intersection is 75 feet ahead, which falls within the 100-foot restricted passing boundary.
Traffic safety regulations prohibit driving on the left side of the roadway when approaching within 100 feet of an intersection, railroad crossing, bridge, or tunnel.
2
Determine the legal driver maneuver.
Maintain position behind the lead vehicle until clearing the intersection completely.
Executing a pass near an intersection creates severe collision hazards with turning vehicles or crossing traffic.

Key Concept

Passing prohibitions near intersections and restricted zones
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Passing, Overtaking, and Lane Changing Rules

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