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Difficulty: EasyPavement Markings and Lane Lines

When driving on a two-lane roadway with a broken yellow line on your side and a solid yellow line on the opposite side, you are permitted to cross the center line to pass another vehicle when safe.

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The statement is true because a broken yellow line on your side of the roadway indicates that passing is permitted when the road ahead is clear.
A broken yellow line on your side of a two-lane road indicates that passing is permitted from your direction of travel, provided the oncoming traffic lane is clear.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the lane line closest to your vehicle
The line closest to your lane is a broken yellow line
Traffic laws assign passing permissions based on the pavement marking immediately adjacent to your lane
2
Determine the passing rule for a broken yellow line
Drivers on the broken line side may cross to pass
A broken yellow line indicates a zone where passing maneuvers are permitted if clear

Key Concept

Passing Rules for Solid and Broken Yellow Combination Lines
Estimated Time:30s
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Pavement Markings and Lane Lines

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