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You are driving on a two-lane road behind a slow-moving truck. The centerline marking consists of a solid yellow line on your side of the road and a broken yellow line on the opposing traffic side. Which driving action is legally permitted in this situation?

  1. Remain in your lane and defer passing until the line on your side changes to a broken yellow line.Answer
  2. B
    Cross the centerline to pass the truck immediately, provided there is no oncoming traffic in sight.
  3. C
    Pass the truck as long as you complete the maneuver within 100 feet of an upcoming intersection.
  4. D
    Cross the centerline to pass because the broken line on the opposing side grants passing rights to both directions.

Answer

You must stay in your lane and wait to pass until the centerline marking on your side of the road becomes a broken yellow line.
When a road features a combination centerline consisting of a solid yellow line adjacent to a broken yellow line, passing regulations depend entirely on which line is closer to your lane. A solid yellow line on your side indicates that passing is prohibited for your direction of travel. You must wait until the marking on your side transitions to a broken yellow line before attempting to pass.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the pavement marking adjacent to your driving lane.
The centerline features a solid yellow line on your side and a broken yellow line on the opposite side.
Traffic rules govern lane usage based on the marking immediately adjacent to your lane.
2
Apply the statutory rule for solid versus broken centerline markings.
A solid yellow line on your side means passing is strictly prohibited, whereas a broken yellow line permits passing only for oncoming traffic.
Solid lines serve as visual barriers indicating unsafe or unlawful passing zones for that lane.
3
Determine the correct driver decision.
Maintain your lane behind the slow vehicle until you reach a road segment marked with a broken yellow line on your side.
Safety and traffic regulations mandate waiting for a legal passing zone.

Key Concept

Solid vs. Broken Yellow Centerline Passing Rules
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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Pavement Markings and Lane Lines

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