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Difficulty: EasySpeed Limits and Speed Regulation

A driver is legally permitted to exceed the posted maximum speed limit when overtaking and passing a slower vehicle on a two-lane highway.

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False. Drivers are never legally permitted to exceed the posted speed limit, even when passing another vehicle.
Posted speed limits represent the absolute maximum legal speed under ideal conditions. Drivers must accomplish all maneuvers, including passing, while remaining within the posted speed limit.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the statutory rule governing posted speed limits.
Posted maximum speed limits set the absolute ceiling for legal vehicle speed under ideal conditions.
The law does not grant exemptions to maximum speed limits for routine driving maneuvers.
2
Evaluate the legality of exceeding the speed limit during a pass.
Passing a slower vehicle must be completed without violating the posted maximum speed limit.
If a vehicle cannot be passed without exceeding the speed limit, it is unsafe and illegal to pass.

Key Concept

Maximum Speed Limits and Passing Exemption Fallacy
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Speed Limits and Speed Regulation

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