When may you legally pass another vehicle on a two-lane road?

When may you legally pass another vehicle on a two-lane road?

• A. When the center line is solid and no oncoming traffic is present.
• B. When the adjacent lane is clear and you can pass safely.
• C. Only on highways with a posted speed limit.
• D. When the center line is broken (dashed) and the adjacent lane is clear, and it can be done safely and legally.

Answer: (C)

Passing on a two-lane road is allowed only when the center line is dashed (broken) and the adjacent lane is clear, and you can complete the pass safely and legally. The dashed line indicates there’s enough visibility and space to pass without forcing oncoming traffic to slow illegally or collide. A solid center line means you must not pass because visibility or space isn’t sufficient to finish the maneuver safely. The rule isn’t about highways or a specific speed; it’s about the road markings and being able to pass without creating a hazard. So, the key idea is: you may pass only when you see a broken center line ahead, the lane beside you is clear, and you can do it safely.

Passing on a two-lane road is allowed only when the center line is dashed (broken) and the adjacent lane is clear, and you can complete the pass safely and legally. The dashed line indicates there’s enough visibility and space to pass without forcing oncoming traffic to slow illegally or collide. A solid center line means you must not pass because visibility or space isn’t sufficient to finish the maneuver safely. The rule isn’t about highways or a specific speed; it’s about the road markings and being able to pass without creating a hazard. So, the key idea is: you may pass only when you see a broken center line ahead, the lane beside you is clear, and you can do it safely.