Passing is not allowed within how many feet of a hill?

Passing is not allowed within how many feet of a hill?

• A. 700 ft - 1000 ft
• B. 500 ft
• C. 1000 ft
• D. 200 ft

Answer: (A)

Passing in areas where a hill or curve blocks your view is dangerous because you might not see oncoming traffic in time to complete the maneuver safely. The rule uses a range of 700 to 1000 feet because different hills and curves have different sight distances, and you need enough space to detect an oncoming vehicle, judge its speed, finish the pass, and move back before meeting traffic in the opposite lane. Distances like 500 or 200 feet are not enough safety margin on many hills or curves, and 1000 feet alone can still be inadequate in some scenarios, hence the range 700–1000 feet.

Passing in areas where a hill or curve blocks your view is dangerous because you might not see oncoming traffic in time to complete the maneuver safely. The rule uses a range of 700 to 1000 feet because different hills and curves have different sight distances, and you need enough space to detect an oncoming vehicle, judge its speed, finish the pass, and move back before meeting traffic in the opposite lane. Distances like 500 or 200 feet are not enough safety margin on many hills or curves, and 1000 feet alone can still be inadequate in some scenarios, hence the range 700–1000 feet.