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A driver traveling on a two-lane road is following an electric kick-scooter rider who is occupying the center of the lane to avoid roadside debris 75 feet ahead of an uncontrolled intersection. The driver wishes to overtake the scooter rider. Under standard motor vehicle laws, which action is legally required of the driver?

  1. A
    Overtake the scooter rider on the left before reaching the intersection, provided at least three feet of lateral clearance is maintained.
  2. Remain behind the scooter rider without passing until both vehicles have cleared the intersection.Answer
  3. C
    Sound the horn to mandate that the scooter rider yield the right-of-way and move onto the unpaved shoulder.
  4. D
    Pass the scooter rider on the right shoulder before the intersection to avoid crossing the centerline.

Answer

The driver must remain behind the scooter rider without passing until both vehicles have fully cleared the intersection.
Under standard traffic regulations, passing any vehicle or micro-mobility device is explicitly prohibited within 100 feet of an intersection. Because the scooter rider is 75 feet from the intersection and taking the lane to avoid hazards, the driver must follow at a safe distance and delay passing until completely clear of the intersection area.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify lane rights of micro-mobility devices
Micro-mobility operators (e.g., e-scooters, bicycles) have the legal right to take the full lane when road debris or narrow lanes make riding on the far-right unsafe.
Vehicle codes grant vulnerable road users full lane rights under hazard conditions.
2
Evaluate passing restriction rules near intersections
Passing or overtaking any moving vehicle within 100 feet of an intersection (controlled or uncontrolled) is illegal.
Intersection areas have high conflict risk, turning vehicles, and potential hidden cross-traffic.
3
Synthesize requirements for a safe, compliant driving action
Since the scooter is 75 feet from the intersection, initiating a pass violates the 100-foot intersection passing prohibition. The driver must maintain a safe following distance behind the rider until past the intersection.
Ensures full compliance with right-of-way and intersection overtaking restrictions.

Key Concept

Intersection Overtaking Restrictions and Vulnerable Road User Lane Rights
Estimated Time:1m 30s
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