When are you allowed to pass another vehicle by using the shoulder of the road?
|
When the vehicle in front of you is making a left turn.
|
|
|
To go around a slow moving vehicle.
|
|
|
When the traffic ahead is blocked up for 250 feet.
|
|
|
Never.
|
Explanation
The shoulder of the road is intended for emergency stops or breakdowns, and using it to pass another vehicle is not only illegal but also dangerous. It can be uneven and unstable, making it difficult to control your vehicle. Moreover, other drivers may not expect you to pass on the shoulder and may not see you, leading to accidents.
Answer Statistics
🟡 This question is moderately difficult — 24.4% of our users answer it incorrectly.
Other questions in the same category: Passing Rules
Which of the following must be avoided when passing another vehicle:When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you:In which of the following situations is passing always forbidden?It is against the law to:After you have passed a car, you can safely merge back into the right lane when:When is it safe to pass another vehicle?Can you drive on the shoulder of the road to pass a car?When the car behind you begins to pass you, you should:When passing another vehicle, drivers must return to their lane before they get within ___ feet of an oncoming vehicle.Passing on a two-lane, two-way roadway is not allowed within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing.
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: