Practice question

What does a broken yellow lane marking mean?

  1. traffic is going in different directions, driver may pass only when no traffic is coming from the other direction
  2. traffic is going the same direction, driver may switch lanes
  3. traffic is going in different directions, do not attempt lane change
  4. traffic is going the same direction, do not attempt lane change

Answer: A — traffic is going in different directions, driver may pass only when no traffic is coming from the other direction

A broken yellow lane marking indicates that traffic is going in different directions, and drivers may pass only when there is no traffic coming from the opposite direction. This type of marking signifies that passing is allowed but caution must be taken as oncoming traffic might be present. It is crucial for drivers to pay attention to these markings to ensure safe passing maneuvers and prevent accidents from occurring. The other options are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the meaning of a broken yellow lane marking.

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