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Difficulty: EasySerious Traffic Offenses, Reckless Driving, and Moving Violations

While driving on a two-lane road, a motorist attempts to overtake another vehicle near the crest of a hill where visibility of oncoming traffic is obstructed. Which of the following statements accurately describes this driving maneuver?

  1. It is a serious moving violation because passing is prohibited whenever sight distance is restricted near a hill crest.Answer
  2. B
    It is legally permissible provided the driver does not exceed the posted maximum speed limit while passing.
  3. C
    It is allowed as long as the entire passing maneuver is completed within 100 feet of the hill crest.
  4. D
    It is treated as a minor infraction only if it occurs outside of a designated school zone.

Answer

It is a serious moving violation because passing is prohibited whenever sight distance is restricted near a hill crest.
Attempting to pass near the crest of a hill where the driver's line of sight is obstructed creates an immediate danger of a head-on collision. Traffic safety statutes classify passing in zero-visibility zones as a serious moving violation.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the driving conditions and maneuver.
The driver is attempting to pass near a hill crest with an obstructed line of sight.
Traffic laws restrict passing maneuvers when clear visibility of oncoming traffic cannot be maintained.
2
Apply traffic safety laws regarding passing restrictions.
Passing on a hill crest is classified as a serious moving violation because of the high risk of head-on collisions.
Drivers must have an unobstructed view of the road ahead before initiating any passing maneuver.

Key Concept

Prohibited Passing Zones and Serious Moving Violations
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Serious Traffic Offenses, Reckless Driving, and Moving Violations

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