Question 5124
Once a passing maneuver has begun, circumstances arise that make it difficult to complete without creating a risk; what is the driver required to do?
- Increase speed to complete the pass.
- Warn the driver of the vehicle he or she intends to pass about the risk so that it stops.
- Reduce speed and return to his or her lane without obstructing.
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: Reduce speed and return to his or her lane without obstructing.
If you have already started passing and realize you cannot finish safely, you must quickly reduce your speed, return to your lane behind the vehicle you wanted to pass, and use your turn signal to warn drivers behind you. That is what the green passenger car in the image must do, with a car approaching from the opposite direction. Speeding up or asking the other driver to stop does not resolve the danger.