Applies in all 50 states Rules of the Road

Which of the following statements about passing another vehicle is correct?

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A

You must return to your lane before coming within 200 feet of oncoming traffic

Correct answer

B

You may only pass on the left unless the vehicle ahead is turning left

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C

You may exceed the speed limit by 10 mph when passing another vehicle

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D

All of the above

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Detailed Explanation

You may NEVER exceed the speed limit when passing — doing so is illegal. The other two statements are correct.

Source: US DMV standard (applies in all states)

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