You are driving on a two-lane road and are being followed by a car that wants to pass you. you should

a. speed up so they don't have to pass you.

b. drive on the paved right shoulder of the road, so they can pass you without changing lanes.

c. make sure your speed does not increase until the pass is complete.

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Makena Hood

10 July, 09:11

You are driving on a two-lane road and are being followed by a car that wants to pass you. you should

a. speed up so they don't have to pass you.

b. drive on the paved right shoulder of the road, so they can pass you without changing lanes.

c. make sure your speed does not increase until the pass is complete.

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Lorelei Stone · Answer 1

Let us evaluate the three given answers.

Answer a.

This is not a good choice.

If you speed up, it makes it harder for the other car to pass. The chances of having a head-on collision with a car coming in the opposite direction increases.

Answer b.

This is not a good choice.

The paved right shoulder is not designed for a vehicle to travel at cruising speed.

Answer c.

This is the mot reasonable choice.

It provides the passing vehicle with a good chance to complete the pass safely.