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Zorluk: OrtaPassing, Overtaking, and Lane Changing Rules

You are driving on a two-lane highway with a broken yellow line on your side of the roadway. You wish to pass a slow-moving vehicle ahead, but you observe an upcoming intersection approximately 75 feet ahead. Under standard traffic safety laws, which of the following actions is legally required?

  1. Wait to pass until after traversing through the intersection, as passing within 100 feet of an intersection is prohibited.Cevap
  2. B
    Initiate the pass immediately because a broken yellow centerline permits passing at any location along a two-lane road.
  3. C
    Accelerate beyond the posted speed limit to complete the passing maneuver before entering the intersection.
  4. D
    Pass the vehicle within the intersection provided you continuously signal your intention to turn or change lanes.

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Wait to pass until after traversing through the intersection, as passing within 100 feet of an intersection is prohibited.
Under standard traffic rules, drivers are strictly prohibited from driving on the left side of the road to pass when approaching within 100 feet of an intersection. Even though a broken yellow line indicates adequate sight distance generally, specific location hazards like intersections create high collision risks and supersede standard line permissions.

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1
Identify the driver's intention and current location constraints
The driver wants to pass a slow-moving vehicle but is within 75 feet of an upcoming intersection.
Roadway positioning relative to hazards determines legal passing maneuver allowances.
2
Apply traffic regulations regarding passing near intersections
Statutory rules prohibit driving on the left side of the center roadway when approaching within 100 feet of an intersection, bridge, tunnel, or railroad crossing.
Intersections present high conflict points with turning traffic and pedestrian crossings.
3
Determine the proper driving decision
The driver must remain behind the slow-moving vehicle until completely clear of the intersection zone.
Pavement markings such as broken yellow lines do not grant permission to violate fixed location-based passing prohibitions.

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Intersection Passing Restrictions
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Passing, Overtaking, and Lane Changing Rules

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