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You are driving along a single carriageway road and encounter a section marked with central white diagonal stripes (hatched markings) bordered on both sides by continuous solid white lines. Under which circumstance does the UK Highway Code permit you to cross or enter this hatched area?

  1. A
    When overtaking a pedal cycle or slow-moving maintenance vehicle travelling at 10 mph or less
  2. Only in an emergency situationCevap
  3. C
    Whenever it is necessary and you can clearly see that it is safe to do so
  4. D
    To bypass a line of stationary traffic waiting to turn right ahead

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You are only permitted to enter the hatched area in an emergency situation.
According to Rule 130 of the UK Highway Code, areas of white diagonal stripes bounded by a continuous solid white line carry a strict mandatory prohibition: drivers MUST NOT enter the marked area except in an emergency.

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1
Identify the type of road marking and boundary line style described.
The road feature is a hatched marking (diagonal white stripes) bounded by continuous solid white lines.
The boundary line style (solid vs broken) determines whether a road marking conveys a legal prohibition (MUST NOT) or guidance (should not).
2
Apply Highway Code Rule 130 regarding diagonal hatched markings.
Rule 130 explicitly states that if the hatched area is bounded by a continuous solid white line, you MUST NOT enter it except in an emergency.
Solid border lines denote absolute statutory prohibitions to prevent dangerous head-on collisions and protect road infrastructure.
3
Differentiate from other line regulations.
Exceptions allowing overtaking of slow vehicles (under 10 mph) apply to standard double white lines (Rule 129), not solid-bordered hatched areas.
Ensures precise legal distinction between different carriageway markings.

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Highway Code Rule 130: Regulations on Hatched Markings and Chevron Areas
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