When are you aloud to cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle?

• A. When you have a broken line on your side of the road
• B. When the other vehicle is signaling
• C. When you are in a school zone
• D. When there is no oncoming traffic anywhere

Answer: (A)

Passing across a double yellow line is allowed only when the line on your side of the road is broken. That broken line shows you may cross to pass if it’s safe to do so—you must have a clear view of oncoming traffic, enough space to complete the pass, and you should return to your lane before the solid line or before entering a no-passing zone. The signal you use or a school zone status doesn’t change this rule, and you can’t rely on there being no oncoming traffic anywhere; you still need the broken line on your side and a safe gap to pass.