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Difficulty: MediumPassing, Overtaking, and Lane Changing Rules

When being passed by another vehicle on a two-lane highway, the driver of the vehicle being overtaken is legally permitted to increase their speed as long as they stay within the posted speed limit.

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False. Traffic rules mandate that when a vehicle is being overtaken and passed by another driver on a two-lane road, the driver being passed must yield and maintain their speed (or move to the right), and is strictly forbidden from accelerating.
The statement is false because drivers being passed are legally required to maintain their speed (or slow down if necessary to assist the pass) and must never accelerate until the passing vehicle has safely returned to the lane.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the scenario and driver actions presented
The statement describes an overtaken driver accelerating while another vehicle attempts to pass them on a two-lane road.
Rules of the road define specific legal duties for both passing drivers and drivers who are being passed.
2
Apply traffic safety laws regarding overtaken vehicles
Motor vehicle regulations mandate that the driver of an overtaken vehicle must give way to the passing vehicle and must not increase speed until completely passed.
Increasing speed while being passed prolongs the time the passing vehicle remains in the opposing traffic lane, significantly increasing collision risks.
3
Evaluate the truth value of the statement
The statement is False.
The posted speed limit does not grant permission to accelerate while being overtaken.

Key Concept

Duties of an Overtaken Vehicle
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Topics

Passing, Overtaking, and Lane Changing Rules

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