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Difficulty: HardPassing, Overtaking, and Lane Changing Rules

A driver is trailing a slow delivery truck on a two-lane highway, approaching a rural intersection indicated by a crossroad warning sign. Although the roadway center has a broken yellow line on the driver's side and oncoming traffic is completely clear, what is the legally compliant decision regarding passing in this situation?

  1. Refrain from passing, as overtaking is prohibited within 100 feet of an intersection despite the broken yellow line.Answer
  2. B
    Proceed with passing immediately, because a broken yellow line grants permission to pass regardless of upcoming roadway features.
  3. C
    Pass the vehicle through the intersection provided the maneuver is fully completed before reaching the far crosswalk.
  4. D
    Accelerate beyond the posted speed limit to complete the pass before entering the intersection boundaries.

Answer

Refrain from passing, as overtaking is prohibited within 100 feet of an intersection despite the broken yellow line.
Traffic laws strictly prohibit driving on the left side of the road to pass another vehicle within 100 feet of an intersection, railroad crossing, bridge, or tunnel. Even though broken yellow lines generally indicate that passing is permitted, specific site-based restrictions like intersections take priority over pavement markings.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the upcoming roadway feature and existing pavement markings.
The vehicle is approaching a rural intersection marked with a broken yellow centerline on a two-lane highway.
Observing warning signs for upcoming intersections is critical prior to initiating an overtaking maneuver.
2
Apply statutory rules regarding passing near intersections.
Traffic safety law dictates that drivers may not cross to the left side of the roadway to pass within 100 feet of any intersection, railroad crossing, bridge, or tunnel.
Intersection proximity poses extreme collision risks from turning vehicles and cross-traffic, overriding general broken yellow line permissions.
3
Determine the required legal action.
The driver must remain behind the delivery truck until safely beyond the intersection zone.
Maintaining lane integrity avoids illegal lane occupancy in high-risk intersection zones.

Key Concept

Passing Restrictions Near Intersections and Priority Over Pavement Markings
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Passing, Overtaking, and Lane Changing Rules

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