On a road with one lane each way in a school zone, car A ahead is driving slowly at 30 km/h or less. No cars are coming the other way, and the centerline is solid yellow. Which TWO are correct? Select TWO
- Your car (blue) is going straight on a road with one lane each way
- School zone (speed limit 30 km/h)
- Car A ahead is moving slowly
- Solid yellow centerline; no oncoming cars
Recall both the school zone speed limit (Article 12(1) of the Road Traffic Act) and what a solid yellow centerline means (Article 13(3)). Think about whether having no oncoming vehicle is a reason to cross the centerline, and what happens if the vehicle ahead suddenly stops for a child.
Answer: ①, ②
Explanation
In a school zone you must keep within the 30 km/h limit and pay attention to children's safety (Road Traffic Act Article 12(1) and (3)), so following the slow car ahead is correct. A solid yellow centerline may not be crossed (Article 13(3); Enforcement Rule, Annex 6), so do not cross it to overtake even with no oncoming traffic. Car A may stop suddenly for a child, so do not tailgate; keep a sufficient safe distance (Article 19(1)).
Legal basis: 도로교통법 제12조 제1항·제3항, 제13조 제3항, 시행규칙 [별표6] 중앙선표시, 도로교통법 제19조 제1항