The operator of a vehicle shall not drive to the left side of a centerline of the traversable roadway in overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless such left side is clearly visible and is free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit such overtaking and passing to be made in safety.
(SDCL § 32-26-34) (Prior Code, § 17-141) Penalty, see § 10.99