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You are driving on a two-lane rural highway and catch up to a slow-moving tractor. As you prepare to overtake, you observe that the pavement marking on your side of the center line is a solid yellow line adjacent to a broken yellow line on the opposing side. Additionally, you notice an upcoming intersection situated 80 feet ahead. Which of the following statements correctly describes your legal obligation regarding passing in this scenario?

  1. You must not cross the center line to pass because a solid yellow line on your side strictly prohibits passing, and passing within 100 feet of an intersection is also illegal.Answer
  2. B
    You may cross the center line to pass because the broken yellow line on the opposing side indicates that passing is permitted for traffic in either direction.
  3. C
    You may cross the solid yellow line to pass slow-moving farm machinery, provided your speed does not exceed the posted limit and no oncoming traffic is visible.
  4. D
    You may cross the solid yellow line to pass only if you complete the maneuver and return fully to your lane before crossing the intersection boundary.

Answer

The driver must not cross the center line to pass because a solid yellow line on their side strictly prohibits passing, and passing within 100 feet of an intersection is also illegal.
When a solid yellow line is marked on your side of the center line, crossing it to pass is strictly prohibited. Furthermore, traffic laws establish that overtaking or passing another vehicle within 100 feet of an intersection is illegal.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate the center line marking on the driver's side.
A solid yellow line immediately adjacent to the driver's lane prohibits crossing the center line to overtake or pass.
Traffic law specifies that the line closest to your lane determines your passing permissions.
2
Evaluate statutory passing limitations near intersections.
Passing is prohibited within 100 feet of any intersection, railroad crossing, bridge, or tunnel.
Intersections create high collision risks from turning and cross-traffic vehicles.
3
Synthesize pavement markings and statutory distance limits.
Both the solid yellow line and the 80-foot proximity to the intersection independently make passing illegal.
All traffic control devices and road rules apply concurrently.

Key Concept

Center Line Passing Rules and Intersection Distance Restrictions
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Pavement Markings and Lane Lines

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