In a no-passing zone, you should:

• A. Do not pass; stay in your lane
• B. Pass if safe
• C. Pass only on the left
• D. Pass only when sign allows

Answer: (A)

In a no-passing zone, the essential rule is to keep your vehicle in its lane and not overtake the vehicle ahead. These zones are placed where visibility is limited or where hazards such as curves or intersections make passing dangerous, so the safest choice is to remain behind and maintain your lane until you reach a stretch where passing is allowed. You should only pass when the road markings or signs clearly indicate that passing is permitted and you can do so safely. The idea of passing if safe or waiting for a sign to allow passing doesn’t apply here because the restriction is in effect to prevent dangerous maneuvers. If you see a solid line on your side or a posted no-passing sign, you must not pass. So the correct action is to not pass and stay in your lane.