DMV Permit · Pavement Markings

What does a solid double yellow centre line mean?

Correct answer

No passing from EITHER direction — neither vehicle on either side of the double yellow may cross it to pass

  1. A Passing is permitted from both directions
  2. B No passing from EITHER direction — neither vehicle on either side of the double yellow may cross it to pass
  3. C Passing permitted if safe
  4. D The left lane is a turn lane

Why this is the answer

DOUBLE SOLID YELLOW CENTRE LINE: Neither side may cross for passing. This marking appears where passing is too dangerous from either direction due to: limited sight distance; curves; hills; construction zones. SINGLE SOLID YELLOW: On your side means you may not pass; other side may be able to (depends on their marking). SINGLE BROKEN YELLOW: Passing permitted (when safe and legal). BROKEN YELLOW + SOLID YELLOW: The side with broken yellow may pass; the side with solid yellow may not. DOUBLE BROKEN YELLOW: Rare; reversible lane marking. YOU MAY CROSS DOUBLE YELLOW LINES TO: Make a left turn into a driveway or parking area; enter or exit a HOV lane (if pavement marking indicates entry/exit); avoid an obstacle or emergency. You may NEVER cross double yellow lines to PASS another vehicle.
Source: DMV Handbook, Yellow Centre Line Markings

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