for passing other cars
Possibilities are: Single or Double white line, Single or Double yellow line, Solid white line next to broken white line, Solid yellow line next to broken white line, No line on rural country lane roads.
When the road is marked with a solid yellow line on your side, it indicates no passing is allowed. When there is a broken yellow line alongside the solid yellow line, it means passing is allowed only on the side with the broken line. Drivers should exercise caution and ensure it is safe to pass before doing so.
A solid yellow light when driving indicates that you should slow down and prepare to stop, as the traffic signal is about to change to red.
A center line that is solid yellow signifies a no passing zone for the lane the line is on. A double yellow line means no passing for either lane. A broken yellow line means you can pass another vehicle.
railroad crossing
About two feet should be between the solid yellow line and your inside tire.
DO NOT CROSS STAY ON YOUR SIDE
Yellow lines define traffic that is flowing in the opposite direction. Solid lines mean do not cross, broken lines mean cross with caution. Without knowing which side was which, I cannot tell you if you were able to pass or not.
If the broken yellow is on YOUR side, you may pass when safe to do so. You must have your car back in your lane before the lines become double solid yellow. If the broken line is on the other side, that lane may pass if safe to do so. If a stretch of road has only a broken yellow line, either lane may pass IF safe but you must now be extra cautious as to what drivers intend to do.
If the broken yellow is on YOUR side, you may pass when safe to do so. You must have your car back in your lane before the lines become double solid yellow. If the broken line is on the other side, that lane may pass if safe to do so. If a stretch of road has only a broken yellow line, either lane may pass IF safe but you must now be extra cautious as to what drivers intend to do.
Yes, you just cant pass in a double solid yellow line.
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