A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles next to the broken line may pass if clear.

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles next to the broken line may pass if clear.

• A. Must Not Pass
• B. May Pass If Clear
• C. Yield Only
• D. Stop If Necessary

Answer: (B)

Understanding passing rules on a two-lane road comes down to center-line markings. A broken line on your side means you may pass if the way is clear and you can safely complete the pass before you would reach the solid line again. When a solid line is next to a broken line, the vehicles in the lane beside the broken line may pass if it’s safe. So the statement is correct: the cars in the lane with the broken line may pass if the way is clear. Always check for oncoming traffic, signal, and make sure you have enough space to finish the pass and return to your lane before the solid line resumes.

Understanding passing rules on a two-lane road comes down to center-line markings. A broken line on your side means you may pass if the way is clear and you can safely complete the pass before you would reach the solid line again. When a solid line is next to a broken line, the vehicles in the lane beside the broken line may pass if it’s safe. So the statement is correct: the cars in the lane with the broken line may pass if the way is clear. Always check for oncoming traffic, signal, and make sure you have enough space to finish the pass and return to your lane before the solid line resumes.