When two vehicles meet on a steep road where neither vehicle can pass, which one must yield the right-of-way?
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The vehicle going uphill.
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The HOV vehicle.
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The vehicle facing downhill.
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The vehicle with the most passengers.
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Explanation
When two vehicles meet on a steep road where neither vehicle can pass, the vehicle facing downhill must yield the right-of-way by backing up until the vehicle going uphill can pass. The vehicle facing downhill has the greater amount of control when backing up the hill.
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