What does a solid yellow line next to a broken line indicate for vehicles in the lane with the broken line?

• A. Vehicles next to the broken line may pass
• B. Vehicles next to the solid line may pass
• C. Passing is allowed on both sides
• D. Passing is never allowed on either side

Answer: (A)

Centerline line types tell you where passing is allowed. A solid line means you may not cross it to pass, while a broken line means you may cross it to pass if it’s safe. When a solid line sits next to a broken line, the side with the broken line may pass, and the side with the solid line may not. So in the lane that has the broken line, passing is allowed as long as there’s a safe gap, there’s no oncoming traffic, you signal, and you return to your lane before the solid line ahead.