Florida Class E Knowledge ExamFlorida Road RulesMedium
You are driving on a two-lane road in Florida and observe a solid yellow line on your side of the center line. What does this pavement marking indicate?
- AYou may pass another vehicle if the way is clear and safe.
- BPassing is prohibited for traffic on your side of the roadway.
- CYou may pass another vehicle only if it is going below the speed limit.
- DIt indicates a dedicated turn lane ahead.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Passing is prohibited for traffic on your side of the roadway.
A solid yellow line on your side of the center line means that passing is prohibited for vehicles traveling in your direction. You must not cross this line to pass another vehicle.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is incorrect; a solid yellow line specifically prohibits passing, regardless of how clear the way appears.
- C. The speed of the other vehicle does not negate the prohibition indicated by a solid yellow line.
- D. A dedicated turn lane is typically indicated by a solid yellow line paired with a broken yellow line, or specific arrows, not just a single solid yellow line on your side.
Solid Yellow Line (Your Side)
A solid yellow line on your side of the center of a two-lane road indicates that passing is prohibited for vehicles traveling in your direction.
- Prohibits passing from your lane.
- Do not cross to overtake.
- May cross to turn left if safe.
- Opposite side may be able to pass if broken.
Memory trick: Solid yellow, no passing, fellow.