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Difficulty: MediumPassing, Overtaking, and Lane Changing Rules

You are traveling on a two-lane highway with a posted speed limit of 55 mph. The vehicle ahead of you is driving at 40 mph, and you decide to overtake it where roadway markings allow. Which of the following statements correctly describes the legal speed requirement during this passing maneuver?

  1. You must not exceed the posted speed limit of 55 mph at any point while completing the pass.Answer
  2. B
    You may exceed the posted speed limit by up to 10 mph provided you return to your lane immediately after passing.
  3. C
    You may cross a solid yellow center line to pass if the vehicle ahead is traveling significantly under the speed limit.
  4. D
    You are allowed to pass the vehicle even within 100 feet of an intersection if your view of oncoming traffic is unobstructed.

Answer

You must not exceed the posted maximum speed limit of 55 mph at any time while executing a passing maneuver.
State traffic codes dictate that a driver must never exceed the maximum posted speed limit, even when executing an overtaking maneuver on a two-lane road. Passing must be completed safely within the legally established speed parameters.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the posted speed limit and the current speed of both vehicles
The posted speed limit is 55 mph, and the lead vehicle is traveling at 40 mph.
Passing is only allowed if it can be safely and legally executed within existing speed regulations.
2
Apply statutory speed regulations regarding overtaking maneuvers
Confirm that traffic laws prohibit exceeding the maximum posted speed limit for any reason, including passing slower traffic.
Maximum speed limits represent an absolute legal threshold.

Key Concept

Speed limit adherence during overtaking maneuvers
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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Passing, Overtaking, and Lane Changing Rules

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