When may you legally pass another vehicle on a two-lane road?

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Passing on a two-lane road is allowed only when the centerline on your side is dashed and you can do so safely. The dashed marking shows you may briefly leave your lane to pass another vehicle, but you must have a clear opportunity with enough distance to complete the move and return to your lane before meeting oncoming traffic or entering a no-passing zone. If the centerline is solid on your side, you are not permitted to pass, and if you’re in a zone with double solid lines, passing is prohibited altogether. So the best answer is that you may pass only when the centerline is dashed on your side and it is safe to pass.