California Driver License (DMV) Written Practice Test

When are you allowed to pass in a no-passing zone?

1. When no other vehicle is overtaking your vehicle

2. When you are turning left

3. To avoid an obstruction

4. When other vehicles are merging into your lane

The correct answer is: To avoid an obstruction

When driving in a no-passing zone, it is important to follow the traffic laws to ensure the safety of yourself and others on the road. Passing in a no-passing zone is prohibited and can result in a traffic violation. While it may be tempting to pass when no other vehicles are in sight, this does not make it okay to do so. Option A is incorrect because even if there are no other vehicles currently overtaking your vehicle, you are still not allowed to pass in a no-passing zone. Option B is also incorrect because turning left is not a valid reason to pass in a no-passing zone. Option D is incorrect because merging vehicles does not give you the right to pass in a no-passing zone. Option C is the correct answer because it is the only valid reason for passing in a no-passing zone. In this case, you may pass in order to avoid