California DMV Permit Test (Class C)Rules of the Road and Right-of-WayEasy
You are driving on a two-lane road and want to pass a vehicle. There is a broken yellow line on your side of the center line. What does this indicate?
- APassing is permitted for you if it is safe to do so.
- BPassing is permitted only during daylight hours.
- CPassing is prohibited for all traffic in both directions.
- DPassing is permitted only for vehicles traveling over the speed limit.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Passing is permitted for you if it is safe to do so.
A broken yellow line on your side of the center line means that you may pass other vehicles if it is safe to do so and there is no oncoming traffic. The broken line indicates that passing is generally allowed from your direction.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Time of day does not change the meaning of road markings.
- C. This describes a solid double yellow line, not a broken one.
- D. The speed limit does not dictate passing rules for broken yellow lines.
Broken Yellow Line (Your Side)
A broken yellow line on your side of the center line indicates that passing is permitted if safe and clear of oncoming traffic.
- Passing allowed from your side.
- Must be safe and clear of oncoming traffic.
- Opposite direction might have solid or broken line.
- Always check mirrors and blind spots before passing.
Memory trick: Broken yellow, go-go-go, if it's safe and clear, you know!