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On a two-lane road, the center pavement marking consists of a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line. If the solid yellow line is on your side of the lane, what rule applies to your direction of traffic?

  1. You are strictly prohibited from crossing the center line to pass other vehicles.Answer
  2. B
    You may cross the line to pass whenever the road ahead appears clear.
  3. C
    You are permitted to pass only within 100 feet of an upcoming intersection.
  4. D
    Drivers traveling in both directions are permitted to pass at any time.

Answer

Vehicles on the side of the solid yellow line are prohibited from crossing the center line to pass.
When a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line are painted together down the center of a two-lane road, drivers next to the solid yellow line are strictly forbidden from crossing the line to pass. Passing is only permitted for traffic on the side of the broken yellow line when safe.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the side of the lane marking adjacent to the driver.
The solid yellow line is on the driver's side.
Traffic rules depend on which marking (solid or broken) is directly next to your lane.
2
Apply the statutory rule for solid yellow centerlines.
Passing is prohibited for lanes bordered by a solid yellow line.
A solid line serves as a strict barrier against passing maneuvers.

Key Concept

Solid vs. broken yellow centerline passing restrictions
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Pavement Markings and Lane Lines

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