On a two-lane highway, if the center line is solid on your side, what does this mean for passing?

On a two-lane highway, if the center line is solid on your side, what does this mean for passing?

• A. Passing is allowed
• B. Passing is not allowed
• C. Passing allowed only to the left
• D. Passing allowed only in the rain

Answer: (B)

The center line markings tell you when crossing to pass is allowed. If the line on your side is solid, you’re in a no-passing zone, so you must stay in your lane and not cross the line to pass another vehicle. You may pass only when the center line on your side becomes broken (dashed) and there’s a safe, clear gap to complete the pass. The solid line is there because visibility or road layout (like hills or curves) makes passing dangerous in that stretch. So in this situation, the correct action is to refrain from passing until you encounter a broken line and it’s safe to do so.

The center line markings tell you when crossing to pass is allowed. If the line on your side is solid, you’re in a no-passing zone, so you must stay in your lane and not cross the line to pass another vehicle. You may pass only when the center line on your side becomes broken (dashed) and there’s a safe, clear gap to complete the pass. The solid line is there because visibility or road layout (like hills or curves) makes passing dangerous in that stretch. So in this situation, the correct action is to refrain from passing until you encounter a broken line and it’s safe to do so.