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Difficulty: MediumPavement Markings and Lane Lines

You are driving on a two-lane highway with a broken yellow centerline on your side of the road. A slow-moving vehicle is traveling ahead of you, and an intersection is clearly marked 80 feet ahead. Which of the following statements correctly describes the legality of initiating a passing maneuver at this location?

  1. The maneuver is illegal because traffic laws prohibit passing within 100 feet of an intersection, regardless of centerline markings.Answer
  2. B
    The maneuver is legal because a broken yellow line grants permission to pass at any point along the roadway.
  3. C
    The maneuver is legal as long as the entire pass is completed before entering the boundaries of the intersection.
  4. D
    The maneuver is legal only if you sound your horn to alert oncoming traffic before crossing the broken yellow line.

Answer

The maneuver is illegal because traffic laws prohibit passing within 100 feet of an intersection, regardless of centerline markings.
While a broken yellow line generally permits passing, traffic laws strictly prohibit overtaking and passing another vehicle within 100 feet of an intersection. Because the vehicle is 80 feet from the intersection, passing is illegal.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the pavement marking permission
A broken yellow centerline indicates that passing is generally permitted when safe.
Roadway markings establish baseline passing permissions between lanes.
2
Identify specific statutory passing restrictions
Passing is strictly prohibited within 100 feet of an intersection, railroad crossing, bridge, or tunnel.
Statutory safety rules override general pavement marking permissions near high-risk zones.
3
Apply the rule to the scenario distance
The distance to the upcoming intersection is 80 feet, which falls within the 100-foot restricted zone.
Since 80 feet is less than 100 feet, passing is illegal regardless of the broken yellow line.

Key Concept

Passing Restrictions Near Intersections vs. Pavement Markings
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Pavement Markings and Lane Lines

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