Which location is a prohibited place for passing?

• A. An intersection.
• B. A wide-open highway with multiple lanes.
• C. A straight, clear city street.
• D. A parking lot.

Answer: (A)

Passing is not allowed at intersections because cross traffic and vehicles entering or turning from side streets can appear suddenly, and your view and reaction time are limited there. You might misjudge a gap or miscoordinate with a turning vehicle, risking a collision. The safest rule is to stay behind the vehicle you’re following until you’re well clear of the intersection and in a proper passing zone. In other scenarios, passing may be permitted if the lane markings and traffic conditions allow for a safe pass, while a parking lot isn’t a regular traffic lane and presents pedestrians and unpredictable movements, making passing there unsafe.