Massachusetts Permit Practice Test

What type of line on a 2-way road allows you to temporarily cross into the oncoming lane to pass a vehicle?

1. Solid Yellow Line

2. Broken Yellow Line

3. Double Solid Yellow Line

4. White Line

The correct answer is: Broken Yellow Line

A broken yellow line on a two-way road indicates that passing is permitted in either direction when it is safe to do so. This type of line allows drivers to cross into the oncoming lane to pass another vehicle, provided there is adequate visibility and no oncoming traffic is present. It serves as a signal that the area ahead is deemed safe for overtaking, emphasizing the importance of driver discretion and awareness of road conditions. In contrast, a solid yellow line indicates that passing is not allowed because doing so would pose a safety risk, such as in curves or areas with limited visibility. A double solid yellow line reinforces this, clearly marking that crossing into the opposing lane to pass is prohibited under any circumstance. White lines typically separate lanes of traffic going in the same direction and do not relate to passing on two-way roads.