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Difficulty: MediumRegulatory Signs

A driver traveling on a two-lane rural road observes a white rectangular regulatory sign displaying the words 'DO NOT PASS'. Shortly after passing the sign, the driver notices that the center pavement marking changes to a broken yellow line on their side of the road. What action is the driver legally required to take if they wish to overtake a slow-moving tractor ahead?

  1. Refrain from passing and remain behind the tractor until reaching a sign indicating passing is permitted or until the regulatory prohibition ends.Answer
  2. B
    Initiate the passing maneuver immediately because a broken yellow line grants right-of-way and permission to pass regardless of posted signs.
  3. C
    Treat the rectangular sign as a non-binding advisory warning and pass only if the oncoming lane is clear of traffic.
  4. D
    Pass the tractor rapidly as long as the vehicle does not exceed the posted maximum speed limit during the maneuver.

Answer

The driver must remain behind the slow-moving vehicle and refrain from passing, as posted regulatory signs take precedence and mandate legal compliance regardless of permissive pavement markings.
White rectangular traffic signs convey mandatory regulations that drivers must obey by law. A posted 'DO NOT PASS' sign establishes a legal prohibition against overtaking vehicles, which remains binding even if pavement markings show a broken yellow line.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the regulatory function of the sign.
The white rectangular 'DO NOT PASS' sign is a regulatory device establishing an absolute prohibition against overtaking other vehicles.
Regulatory signs inform drivers of traffic laws, regulations, and mandatory requirements.
2
Resolve the apparent conflict between the sign and the pavement marking.
The posted regulatory sign dictates the legal restriction, overriding the permissive broken yellow line.
When a regulatory sign prohibits an action, drivers must comply with the sign regardless of general lane line configurations.
3
Determine the mandatory driver response.
Maintain position behind the leading vehicle until the restriction is officially terminated.
Executing a pass in a designated no-passing zone established by sign control is a violation of traffic law.

Key Concept

Regulatory Sign Priority and Enforcement
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