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Difficulty: MediumPassing, Overtaking, and Lane Changing Rules

You are traveling on a two-lane highway and preparing to pass a slow-moving truck. The roadway has a broken yellow line on your side, but you are approaching a railroad crossing located approximately 75 feet ahead. What is the legally correct action to take?

  1. Wait until you have cleared the railroad crossing before initiating the pass.Answer
  2. B
    Begin passing immediately because a broken yellow line provides absolute authorization to cross into the opposing lane.
  3. C
    Exceed the posted speed limit briefly to complete the maneuver before reaching the railway tracks.
  4. D
    Proceed with the pass as long as there are no active signal lights or approaching trains visible at the crossing.

Answer

Wait until you have cleared the railroad crossing before initiating the pass.
Traffic regulations prohibit passing or driving on the left side of the roadway within 100 feet of an intersection, railroad crossing, bridge, or tunnel. Even if pavement markings indicate a broken yellow line, approaching within 75 feet of a railway crossing makes passing illegal until the vehicle has completely passed the hazardous area.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify upcoming road hazards and distance restrictions.
Recognize that a railroad crossing is located 75 feet ahead of the vehicle.
Traffic safety laws specify strict distance buffers where passing into opposing traffic lanes is dangerous.
2
Apply traffic laws regarding passing zones near special structures.
Determine that passing is prohibited within 100 feet of railroad crossings, bridges, tunnels, and intersections.
Special hazards and restricted visibility at crossings elevate collision risks during passing maneuvers.
3
Select the correct driving response.
Delay the passing maneuver until well past the 100-foot boundary after crossing the tracks.
Pavement markings such as broken yellow lines do not override statutory passing prohibitions near hazardous zones.

Key Concept

Prohibited Passing Zones Near Railroad Crossings and Intersections
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Passing, Overtaking, and Lane Changing Rules

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