On a road with a solid yellow line marking a halfway line, overtaking is allowed if the lead vehicle is far ahead.

On a road with a solid yellow line marking a halfway line, overtaking is allowed if the lead vehicle is far ahead.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only if you signal
• D. Only at intersections

Answer: (B)

A solid center line is a clear signal that you must not pass. When the line is solid, you are restricted from overtaking on your side of the road, regardless of how far ahead the vehicle in front is. The safety rationale is that a solid line indicates limited visibility or potential hazards in the oncoming lane, so crossing to pass would pose a real risk. Signaling or waiting for an intersection does not change this rule. If the line were broken, you could pass when it’s safe, but with a solid line, overtaking is not allowed.

A solid center line is a clear signal that you must not pass. When the line is solid, you are restricted from overtaking on your side of the road, regardless of how far ahead the vehicle in front is. The safety rationale is that a solid line indicates limited visibility or potential hazards in the oncoming lane, so crossing to pass would pose a real risk. Signaling or waiting for an intersection does not change this rule. If the line were broken, you could pass when it’s safe, but with a solid line, overtaking is not allowed.