A solid yellow line that marks the halfway line means you may cross it to overtake if there is no oncoming traffic.

A solid yellow line that marks the halfway line means you may cross it to overtake if there is no oncoming traffic.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only for motorcycles
• D. Only when not overtaken

Answer: (B)

The central idea here is that markings in the middle of the road tell you whether passing is allowed. A solid yellow center line means no passing in either direction. You’re not allowed to cross it to overtake, even if there appears to be no oncoming traffic. The rule exists because visibility and road conditions (like curves, hills, or hidden vehicles) can change quickly, making passing unsafe. You may only pass when the line on your side changes to dashed (a broken line) or when you’re in a designated passing zone and you can do so safely. So, the statement is not correct: the absence of oncoming traffic at that moment doesn’t make crossing the solid line permissible.

The central idea here is that markings in the middle of the road tell you whether passing is allowed. A solid yellow center line means no passing in either direction. You’re not allowed to cross it to overtake, even if there appears to be no oncoming traffic. The rule exists because visibility and road conditions (like curves, hills, or hidden vehicles) can change quickly, making passing unsafe. You may only pass when the line on your side changes to dashed (a broken line) or when you’re in a designated passing zone and you can do so safely. So, the statement is not correct: the absence of oncoming traffic at that moment doesn’t make crossing the solid line permissible.