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Difficulty: MediumPublic Transit Buses and Light Rail Vehicles

When driving on a standard two-way street, a driver is legally permitted to overtake and pass a moving light rail vehicle on its left side.

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False. On a two-way street, drivers must pass a light rail vehicle on the right side, not on the left.
Traffic laws explicitly require drivers on two-way streets to pass light rail vehicles on the right side to prevent head-on collisions with oncoming traffic.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the road type and the special vehicle being passed.
The scenario involves passing a light rail vehicle on a two-way roadway.
Light rail vehicles follow fixed track routes and have specific right-of-way rules separate from standard motor vehicles.
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Evaluate passing rules for light rail vehicles on two-way streets.
State traffic laws prohibit passing a light rail vehicle on the left on a two-way street unless on a one-way street or where tracks are positioned on the far right.
Overtaking on the left on a two-way street creates a collision hazard with oncoming traffic.

Key Concept

Passing rules for light rail vehicles on two-way roadways
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