A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:

• A. Next to the broken line may pass.
• B. Next to the solid line may pass.
• C. Neither side may pass.
• D. Both sides may pass.

Answer: (A)

Two-way road markings use solid and broken lines to indicate when passing is allowed. The line closest to your lane tells you what you can do. A solid line means you must not pass, while a broken line means you may pass if it’s safe. When you have a solid line on your side and a broken line on the opposite side, the rule applies to the line next to you: if your side is broken, you may pass; if your side is solid, you may not. So in this scenario, the lane next to the broken line may pass because that broken line indicates passing is allowed there. Always make sure the lane change can be completed safely, with no oncoming traffic or other hazards.