New York DMV Permit Written TestRoad SignsMedium
You are driving on a two-lane road. You notice a solid yellow line on your side of the center line, with a broken yellow line on the other side. What does this pavement marking mean for your vehicle?
- AYou may not pass, but oncoming traffic may if the way is clear.
- BYou may pass if the way is clear, but oncoming traffic may not.
- CNeither you nor oncoming traffic may pass.
- DYou should prepare to turn left or right.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. You may not pass, but oncoming traffic may if the way is clear.
A solid yellow line on your side of the center line indicates that passing is prohibited for traffic in your direction. A broken yellow line on the other side means that oncoming traffic may pass when it is safe to do so.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. This is incorrect; a solid yellow line on your side prohibits passing.
- C. This would be indicated by solid double yellow lines.
- D. Turning indications are usually arrows or specific lane markings.
Solid Yellow/Broken Yellow Lines
A solid yellow line on your side of the center indicates no passing for your lane; a broken yellow line on the other side indicates that oncoming traffic may pass.
- Solid line: no passing.
- Broken line: passing permitted if safe.
- Lines regulate passing based on direction of travel.
Memory trick: Yellow lines divide traffic, solid means 'stay put,' broken means 'pass if you can.'