California DMV Permit Test (Class C)Traffic Signs and SignalsHard
You are driving at night on a two-lane highway. You notice that the center dividing line consists of two solid yellow lines, with raised reflective markers that are amber (yellow) when viewed from your direction, and white when viewed from the opposite direction. What does this specific marking indicate?
- AYou are in a dedicated turn lane.
- BPassing is permitted from both directions.
- CPassing is prohibited in both directions.
- DYou are approaching a railroad crossing.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Passing is prohibited in both directions.
Two solid yellow lines indicate a no-passing zone for traffic in both directions. The amber (yellow) reflectors visible from your side reinforce this, as amber is used for lines that separate traffic traveling in opposite directions, and solid lines mean no passing. The white on the other side is for the opposing traffic, marking their side of the no-passing zone.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is incorrect; dedicated turn lanes are typically marked with solid yellow lines on the outside and broken yellow lines on the inside, along with arrows.
- B. This is incorrect; two solid yellow lines explicitly prohibit passing.
- D. This is incorrect; railroad crossings are indicated by specific signs, pavement markings (X), and often flashing lights/gates.
Two Solid Yellow Lines (with Reflectors)
Pavement marking indicating a no-passing zone for traffic in both directions, often reinforced by amber reflectors.
- Prohibits passing in both directions.
- Amber reflectors for your direction, white for opposing.
- Common on undivided highways where passing is unsafe.
Memory trick: Solid yellow means stay in your lane, no passing, no pain.