On a road with a solid yellow line marking the halfway line, crossing that line to overtake the vehicle ahead is permitted.

On a road with a solid yellow line marking the halfway line, crossing that line to overtake the vehicle ahead is permitted.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only if overtaking is safe
• D. Never

Answer: (B)

A solid center line means no passing. It marks a no-passing zone for traffic traveling in both directions, so you’re not allowed to cross that line to overtake another vehicle. You must stay in your lane and wait for a dashed or broken line ahead that indicates a legal, safe opportunity to pass. Only when the line changes to a dashed/ broken line is passing permitted, and even then you must ensure it’s safe.

A solid center line means no passing. It marks a no-passing zone for traffic traveling in both directions, so you’re not allowed to cross that line to overtake another vehicle. You must stay in your lane and wait for a dashed or broken line ahead that indicates a legal, safe opportunity to pass. Only when the line changes to a dashed/ broken line is passing permitted, and even then you must ensure it’s safe.