Drivers cannot to pass a vehicle on the left if:
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They cannot safely return to the right lane before any oncoming vehicle comes within 200 feet of them.
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Their lane has a solid yellow center line.
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They approach a curve on a two-way road and cannot see around it.
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All of the above.
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Explanation
Passing on the left is not permitted if the centerline of the road is a solid white or yellow line, or if there is a vehicle within 200 feet ahead traveling in the opposite direction in the left lane. Additionally, passing is not allowed when approaching a curve or the top of a hill on a two-way road where you cannot see around or over it.
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