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On a two-lane highway, a motorist is legally permitted to exceed the posted maximum speed limit if it is necessary to complete a safe pass around a slower-moving vehicle.

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The statement is False. Posted maximum speed limits represent absolute legal maximums and may not be exceeded even when executing a passing maneuver.
The statement is incorrect because posted maximum speed limits apply universally under standard traffic regulation. A driver may not exceed the posted speed limit to pass another vehicle; if a maneuver requires speeding to complete, it is legally impermissible to pass.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the core legal constraint regarding posted speed limits.
Posted speed limits serve as absolute statutory speed ceilings under standard traffic law.
Traffic laws do not grant exemptions to exceed maximum posted speeds for routine driving maneuvers.
2
Evaluate the condition described in the statement regarding passing a slower vehicle.
Passing another vehicle requires safe execution without breaking speed regulations.
If passing cannot be safely completed within the posted speed limit, the driver must refrain from passing.

Key Concept

Absolute Maximum Speed Limits During Overtaking
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Speed Limits and Speed Regulation

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