What does a solid yellow line indicate about passing?

What does a solid yellow line indicate about passing?

• A. You may pass if traffic is clear on your side.
• B. Passing is allowed oncoming traffic if safe.
• C. It indicates a no-passing zone.
• D. You may pass when the line is dashed on your side.

Answer: (C)

A solid yellow line means no passing in that stretch. On a two-way road, when the line is solid on your side, you’re not allowed to cross it to pass another vehicle because visibility ahead may be limited or there could be oncoming traffic that makes a passing maneuver dangerous. The line is a warning that left-over shoulder space isn’t safe for overtaking, so you should stay in your lane and wait for a section where the line is dashed or for a designated passing zone. If the line on your side is dashed, passing is allowed when it’s safe. This distinction helps keep traffic smooth and reduces the risk of head-on collisions in curves, hills, or intersections where you can’t see far enough ahead.

A solid yellow line means no passing in that stretch. On a two-way road, when the line is solid on your side, you’re not allowed to cross it to pass another vehicle because visibility ahead may be limited or there could be oncoming traffic that makes a passing maneuver dangerous. The line is a warning that left-over shoulder space isn’t safe for overtaking, so you should stay in your lane and wait for a section where the line is dashed or for a designated passing zone. If the line on your side is dashed, passing is allowed when it’s safe. This distinction helps keep traffic smooth and reduces the risk of head-on collisions in curves, hills, or intersections where you can’t see far enough ahead.