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Difficulty: HardPassing, Overtaking, and Lane Changing Rules

A driver traveling at 40 mph40\text{ mph} on a two-lane highway is following a slow-moving vehicle. The centerline marking is a broken yellow line on the driver's side; however, an intersection is visible 80 feet80\text{ feet} ahead. The opposing lane is clear of oncoming traffic. What is the legally compliant action for the driver regarding overtaking the vehicle?

  1. A
    Initiate the pass immediately, as a broken yellow line permits overtaking when opposing traffic is clear.
  2. Remain behind the slow-moving vehicle and postpone overtaking until safely past the intersection.Answer
  3. C
    Accelerate beyond the posted speed limit to finish overtaking before reaching the intersection boundary.
  4. D
    Cross the centerline to pass, provided the broken line does not transition to a solid line prior to the intersection.

Answer

The driver must remain behind the slow-moving vehicle and postpone overtaking until safely past the intersection.
Under standard traffic laws, drivers are strictly prohibited from driving on the left side of the roadway to pass when approaching within 100 feet100\text{ feet} of an intersection. Although a broken yellow line generally indicates passing is permitted, statutory restrictions near intersections override pavement markings to prevent broadside crashes with cross traffic or turning vehicles.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate the current roadway markings and distance to upcoming hazards.
The vehicle is on a two-lane highway with a broken yellow line, located 80 feet80\text{ feet} prior to an intersection.
Passing legality depends on both line markings and statutory location safety buffers.
2
Apply state traffic laws regarding intersection proximity.
Driving regulations prohibit passing on the left within 100 feet100\text{ feet} of any intersection or railroad crossing.
Intersections present high risks of side-impact collisions from turning or entering traffic.
3
Compare the current distance against the statutory requirement.
Since 80 feet<100 feet80\text{ feet} < 100\text{ feet}, passing is illegal despite the broken yellow line.
Statutory location prohibitions supersede permissive centerline markings.

Key Concept

Intersection Passing Restrictions
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Passing, Overtaking, and Lane Changing Rules

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