Lot's of speeding questions today, I have one.

[Al Neri]

Back in the BC era when I took my permit test (say around 97-98) I remember there being a question, when is the only time you can "legally" go above the speed limit? I do not recall the choices and I'm sure that I got it wrong. What is the correct answer?

 

[pontifex]

probably when passing someone in a passing zone

 

[leftyman]

I dont think there is one.

 

[radioouman]

I'm going to guess medical emergency......

 

[FoBoT]

i'll go with:
E. none of the above

 

[BigJ]

My guess is for emergency vehicles. Even then, it may not even be technically legal.

 

[smack Down]

When directed to do so by a police officer.

 

[j00fek]

Originally posted by: FoBoT
i'll go with:
E. none of the above

:thumbsup:

 

[jtvang125]

Originally posted by: pontifex
probably when passing someone in a passing zone

 

[techs]

Originally posted by: smack Down
When directed to do so by a police officer.

ftw

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: pontifex
probably when passing someone in a passing zone

Pass at least ten miles per hour faster than the car you're passing while not exceeding the speed limit.

looks like i might be wrong. thats from teendriving.com so i don't know how legit it is. they may just be saying that because its for teens?

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

never.

 

[Unheard]

When running from the popo

 

[Atlantean]

I would imagine medical emergency... taking pregnant wife to hospital or something like that.

 

[pontifex]

doh, why didn't i think of this before?

the obvious answer is "when the cops aren't around to see it"

 

[Al Neri]

there was no None of the Above, nor was there a Medical Emergency

I always thought it was when passing someone.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

When overtaking on a two-lane highway?

- M4H

 

[randomlinh]

Originally posted by: techs

Originally posted by: smack Down
When directed to do so by a police officer.

ftw

pretty much I would say.

and did all of you really think it's legal to speed when passing (for those in the US)?

 

[LordMorpheus]

it's safer to pass someone at 85 than at 65 if you are on a 2 lane and the guy is doing 60. I really like to book it when I pass on those, it feels so wrong to be in the left lane.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: randomlinh
pretty much I would say.

and did all of you really think it's legal to speed when passing (for those in the US)?

Absolutely. Pretty sure it is if it is a two lane highway.

 

[Tobolo]

Originally posted by: j00fek

Originally posted by: FoBoT
i'll go with:
E. none of the above

:thumbsup:

I agree.

I know in Georgia that you are only "legally" allowed to pass some one if the are below the speed limit. If someone is doing 55 in a 55 and you pass them then you, obviousy, had to speed in order to do so.

 

[Stuxnet]

Originally posted by: pontifex
probably when passing someone in a passing zone

FTW

This is what I was tought, as well.

 

[FoBoT]

no, you can't speed to pass

why would you need to pass if the person in front is doing the speed limit?

 

[FoBoT]

Originally posted by: jbourne77

Originally posted by: pontifex
probably when passing someone in a passing zone

FTW

This is what I was tought, as well.

like on a steep up hill stretch where they go from a two lane to a 1-2 lane ? that could be right

 

[DougK62]

Wow. It is NOT legal to speed while you are passing someone. Quite sad that so many apparently don't know this.