Passing another vehicle is allowed when

• A. on a one-way street with two or more clear lanes
• B. in a construction zone where there are no workers
• C. within 100 feet of an intersection
• D. in a school zone where there is no school bus

Answer: (A)

Passing is allowed when there are enough lanes for you to move into and back to your lane without crossing into opposing traffic. On a one-way street with two or more clear lanes, you have a separate lane to pass in, and you can return to your lane once it’s safe, keeping everything in your direction of travel. This setup minimizes the risk because you’re not squeezing past a vehicle in a lane shared with oncoming traffic and you can see clearly what’s ahead as you complete the maneuver.

The other scenarios aren’t safe or permitted for passing: construction zones often require patience and may have lane closures or reduced speeds that make passing unsafe; passing within a certain distance of an intersection reduces sight distance and increases the chance of a crash with turning vehicles or crossing pedestrians; and in a school zone there are strict rules and lower speed limits designed to protect children, so passing is generally restricted even if a bus isn’t present.