Practice question

If you are driving on a two-lane highway, when can you pass a car in front of you using the left lane?

  1. When there is a broken yellow line on your side.
  2. When there is a broken white line on your side.
  3. When there is no oncoming traffic for a mile.
  4. When the driver in front signals you to pass.

Answer: A — When there is a broken yellow line on your side.

In North Carolina, you can pass a car in front of you using the left lane when there is a broken yellow line on your side of the road. A broken yellow line indicates that passing is permitted in that direction on a two-lane highway. The other options are incorrect for various reasons: a broken white line typically indicates that lane changes are allowed within traffic, not specifically for passing, waiting for a mile of no oncoming traffic is not a legal requirement for passing, and passing based on the front driver's signal is not a safe or legal practice.

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