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Massachusetts Class D Learner's Permit Exam
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Another driver is overtaking your vehicle on the left. How should you help the pass finish safely?
Silver B is overtaking blue A on A's left. A is in the right lane of the two-way road; the question shows no chosen response.
Correct answer: Slow down and keep to the right until the pass is done.
Why
Slow down and give way to the right, and do not increase speed until the other vehicle has completely passed. Do not crowd the passing lane or use acceleration to prevent the overtake.
Verified against Massachusetts Driver’s Manual · Another vehicle is passing you · p. 111
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