What does a dashed yellow line indicate?

What does a dashed yellow line indicate?

• A. You may pass if it’s safe to do so.
• B. Traffic from opposing directions; you may pass if it’s safe to do so.
• C. You must stay in your lane.
• D. It marks a pedestrian crossing.

Answer: (B)

Dashed yellow center lines mean you may pass another vehicle if it’s safe to do so on a two‑way road. You’re allowed to move briefly into the opposing lane to pass, as long as there’s a clear view ahead and no hazards—like oncoming traffic, curves, hills, or intersections that would make the pass unsafe. If your side of the line were solid, passing would not be allowed. This rule contrasts with other markings: pedestrian crossings aren’t indicated by dashed centerlines, and simply staying in your lane is shown by other markings and signs, not the dashed passing rule.

Dashed yellow center lines mean you may pass another vehicle if it’s safe to do so on a two‑way road. You’re allowed to move briefly into the opposing lane to pass, as long as there’s a clear view ahead and no hazards—like oncoming traffic, curves, hills, or intersections that would make the pass unsafe. If your side of the line were solid, passing would not be allowed.

This rule contrasts with other markings: pedestrian crossings aren’t indicated by dashed centerlines, and simply staying in your lane is shown by other markings and signs, not the dashed passing rule.