Passing on a two-lane, two-way roadway is allowed in which situation?

• A. when you are more than 200 feet away from an intersection
• B. in a school zone
• C. when a vehicle has stopped at a crosswalk or intersection to allow a pedestrian to cross
• D. when passing a bicyclist or pedestrian who is 2 feet away from your vehicle

Answer: (A)

On a two-lane, two-way road, you may pass only when you have enough distance and visibility to complete the maneuver safely. Being more than 200 feet from an intersection gives you the time to see oncoming traffic, signal, and finish the pass before you reach any cross traffic or turning vehicles. The other scenarios are unsafe or illegal: school zones involve pedestrians and strict speed rules, a vehicle stopped to let a pedestrian cross must be given space and you should not overtake, and passing a bicyclist or pedestrian who is very close leaves little room to maneuver safely. So, the permissible situation is having more than 200 feet of clearance from an intersection.