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Difficulty: MediumPassing, Overtaking, and Lane Changing Rules

You are driving on a two-lane roadway and wish to overtake a slower vehicle traveling in front of you. As you scan the road ahead, you see an intersection approximately 80 feet away. Which of the following rules applies to passing in this scenario?

  1. Passing is legally prohibited within 100 feet of an intersection.Answer
  2. B
    Passing is permitted as long as you complete the maneuver before reaching the center of the intersection.
  3. C
    Passing is allowed if you temporarily exceed the posted speed limit to complete the pass before entering the intersection.
  4. D
    Passing is allowed provided the road is marked with a broken yellow line on your side.

Answer

Passing is legally prohibited within 100 feet of an intersection.
Traffic laws explicitly mandate that drivers must not drive on the left side of the roadway when approaching within 100 feet of an intersection, railroad grade crossing, bridge, viaduct, or tunnel. Because the vehicle is 80 feet from the intersection, initiating or continuing a pass is illegal.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the key environmental factors in the scenario.
The driver is on a two-lane road and is 80 feet from an upcoming intersection.
Passing rules change significantly near hazardous areas such as intersections and crossings.
2
Apply the relevant traffic law regarding passing restrictions.
Traffic law prohibits driving on the left side of the road when approaching within 100 feet of an intersection.
Cross traffic, turning vehicles, and pedestrians make passing near intersections extremely dangerous.
3
Compare the current distance (80 feet) to the legal minimum distance (100 feet).
Since 80 feet is less than 100 feet, executing a pass is illegal.
The driver must remain in their lane until safely past the intersection.

Key Concept

Distance restrictions for passing near intersections and high-hazard zones
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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Passing, Overtaking, and Lane Changing Rules

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