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The speed limit is 45 mph. A car ahead of you goes 42 mph. To pass it safely on this two-lane road, you would need to reach about 55 mph. What should you do?
Correct answer: Stay behind it at a safe following distance.
Why
Before you pass, ask whether the pass is legal, whether it is safe, and whether it is worth it. A car that goes only 3 mph under the limit saves you very little time, and the pass would keep you in the oncoming lane for a long time. Also, never pass more than one vehicle at a time.
Verified against Rhode Island Driver's Manual online version · Passing Another Vehicle · p. 33, 34
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