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A motorist is traveling behind an electric standing scooter moving at 15 mph on a single-lane roadway. Both vehicles are approaching an intersection where the motorist intends to proceed straight. Which of the following actions is legally required of the motorist?

  1. Remain behind the electric scooter and defer overtaking until safely past the intersection.Answer
  2. B
    Overtake the electric scooter immediately before entering the intersection, provided there is no oncoming traffic.
  3. C
    Pass the electric scooter on the right side using the paved road shoulder prior to reaching the intersection.
  4. D
    Sound the horn to signal the electric scooter operator to pull off the road and yield right-of-way.

Answer

The driver must remain behind the electric scooter and defer passing until clear of the intersection.
Electric standing scooters and bicycles are legally treated as vehicles on public roadways. Motorists must follow standard passing rules, which strictly forbid passing any vehicle within 100 feet of an intersection to prevent broadside and right-hook collisions.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the legal status of electric standing scooters on public roadways.
Micro-mobility devices and bicycles generally share the same rights and duties as motor vehicle operators.
Traffic laws grant vulnerable road users equal right to use public travel lanes.
2
Apply statutory passing restrictions near intersections.
Passing or overtaking any vehicle within 100 feet of an intersection is strictly prohibited.
Intersections present complex conflict points where visibility is limited and turning vehicles increase collision risks.

Key Concept

Passing restrictions near intersections when sharing the road with micro-mobility devices.
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