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Difficulty: EasyPassing, Overtaking, and Lane Changing Rules

Which pavement marking configuration legally permits a driver to cross into the oncoming lane to pass another vehicle on a two-lane road?

  1. A broken yellow line on the driver's side of the roadwayAnswer
  2. B
    A solid yellow line on the driver's side of the roadway
  3. C
    A double solid yellow line dividing opposing traffic lanes
  4. D
    A solid yellow line located within 100 feet of an upcoming intersection

Answer

A broken yellow line on the driver's side of the roadway
A broken yellow line on the driver's side of the centerline indicates that passing is permitted, provided the driver has sufficient clear sight distance and oncoming traffic is clear.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the basic meaning of centerline markings on two-lane roads.
Broken lines indicate passing is allowed when safe; solid lines indicate no passing.
Traffic laws differentiate line styles to signal whether crossing into the opposing lane to overtake is lawful.

Key Concept

Centerline Pavement Markings and Passing Rules
Estimated Time:45s
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Topics

Passing, Overtaking, and Lane Changing Rules

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