A Do Not Pass sign marks the beginning of a no-passing zone. You may not pass vehicles ahead in your lane, even if the way looks clear.
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You may not pass cars ahead of you in your lane.
Practice question
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This white sign reads DO NOT PASS at the start of a zone on a two-lane road. Which maneuver does it forbid?
You may pass if the vehicle ahead is slow.
You may not pass cars ahead of you in your lane.
Passing is allowed from the shoulder.
The restriction applies only to trucks.
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Answer: You may not pass cars ahead of you in your lane.
A Do Not Pass sign marks the beginning of a no-passing zone. You may not pass vehicles ahead in your lane, even if the way looks clear.
What does the Do not pass sign mean?
A Do Not Pass sign marks the beginning of a no-passing zone. You may not pass vehicles ahead in your lane, even if the way looks clear. This is study wording cited to VA Driver's Manual (Apr 2026) §2 Regulatory Signs. It is not a verbatim quotation from the manual.
