It is safe to accelerate to pass a vehicle parked on your side of the road before the oncoming vehicle has time to pass the section of the parked vehicle.

It is safe to accelerate to pass a vehicle parked on your side of the road before the oncoming vehicle has time to pass the section of the parked vehicle.

• A. Not Applicable
• B. True
• C. False
• D. Cannot Determine

Answer: (C)

Passing a vehicle that’s parked on your side of a two-lane road requires a clear, safe opportunity to complete the maneuver without drifting into the oncoming lane. Accelerating to pass before the oncoming vehicle has time to pass the parked car invites a head-on collision if the distance isn’t enough or visibility is limited. There may be limited sight lines around the parked car, curves, or hills, and the parked car could start moving or a pedestrian could step out. The safe approach is to slow, stay in your lane, and wait for a wide, clear gap in oncoming traffic before attempting to pass. That’s why this statement is not safe.

Passing a vehicle that’s parked on your side of a two-lane road requires a clear, safe opportunity to complete the maneuver without drifting into the oncoming lane. Accelerating to pass before the oncoming vehicle has time to pass the parked car invites a head-on collision if the distance isn’t enough or visibility is limited. There may be limited sight lines around the parked car, curves, or hills, and the parked car could start moving or a pedestrian could step out. The safe approach is to slow, stay in your lane, and wait for a wide, clear gap in oncoming traffic before attempting to pass. That’s why this statement is not safe.