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Difficulty: MediumSpeed Limits and Speed Regulation

When executing a passing maneuver on a two-lane highway, a driver is legally permitted to exceed the posted maximum speed limit by up to 10 mph10\text{ mph} if necessary to complete the pass safely.

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The statement is False. Posted speed limits are absolute maximum legal speeds and cannot be exceeded under any circumstances, including while overtaking or passing another vehicle on a two-lane road.
The statement is false because posted speed limits represent absolute legal ceilings. Traffic regulations mandate that all driving maneuvers, including passing slower-moving vehicles on two-lane roads, must be accomplished without exceeding the maximum posted speed limit.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate the statutory status of posted maximum speed limits.
Posted speed limits establish the maximum lawful speed permissible on a given roadway under optimal conditions.
Traffic laws do not provide exceptions or temporary buffers above posted limits for passing maneuvers.
2
Determine the legal requirement for passing another vehicle.
A pass must be executed entirely within the posted speed limit. If the vehicle ahead is traveling close to the maximum speed limit, attempting to pass is unlawful if it requires exceeding the limit.
Exceeding the speed limit during overtaking increases crash severity and constitutes a moving violation.

Key Concept

Absolute Speed Limits During Overtaking
Estimated Time:45s
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Speed Limits and Speed Regulation

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