Where is it safe to pass another vehicle?

1. Within an intersection where there are no oncoming vehicles
2. Wherever signs and/or pavement markings permit passing ✓
3. Within a curve where there are no oncoming vehicles

Answer: B. Wherever signs and/or pavement markings permit passing

It is safe to pass only where signs and/or pavement markings permit passing.

Why this is the answer

The handbook ties passing to the lane markings beside your lane. A broken yellow line next to your lane means you may pass when it is safe, while a solid yellow line on your side or double solid yellow lines mean you must not pass. The key is whether the road markings allow it, not simply whether you see no oncoming traffic.

Why the other answers are wrong

• A. Within an intersection where there are no oncoming vehicles — An intersection with no oncoming vehicles is not enough; the handbook does not say that empty oncoming traffic makes passing allowed there, and passing still depends on the markings.
• C. Within a curve where there are no oncoming vehicles — A curve with no oncoming vehicles is not enough either; the handbook controls passing by the markings, and a curve does not make passing permitted just because traffic is clear.

Remember it

Pass only where the line beside your lane says you may, not just because the road looks empty.