Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestTraffic Laws and RegulationsEasy
A driver is operating a vehicle on a two-lane road and wishes to pass a slower vehicle ahead. There is a solid yellow line on the driver's side of the center line, and a broken yellow line on the opposite side. What action is legally permissible for the driver?
- APassing is prohibited because of the solid yellow line on the driver's side.
- BPass the slower vehicle only if the speed limit is 45 MPH or higher.
- CPass the slower vehicle as long as there is no oncoming traffic.
- DPass the slower vehicle only if the vehicle ahead signals for you to do so.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Passing is prohibited because of the solid yellow line on the driver's side.
A solid yellow line on your side of the center line indicates a no-passing zone, regardless of the line on the opposite side or traffic conditions. Passing is only permitted when the broken yellow line is on your side.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Speed limits do not change the meaning of solid or broken yellow lines concerning passing.
- C. Even without oncoming traffic, a solid yellow line on your side means no passing.
- D. Signaling from another vehicle does not override traffic laws regarding passing zones.
Solid Yellow Line (Your Side)
A solid yellow line on your side of the center line indicates that passing another vehicle is prohibited.
- Means no passing from your lane.
- Applies regardless of traffic in other lanes.
- Often found on curves or hills with limited visibility.
Memory trick: Solid means STOP, Broken means GO (with caution).