Drivers_Manual

this line (except the shoulder), but you should not cross it unless you need to avoid danger.
Double Solid White Line
A double solid white line separates two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing
a double solid white line is not allowed.
Yellow Lane Lines
Yellow lane lines separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions. Single yellow
lines may also mark the left edge of the pavement on divided highways and one-way
streets.
Broken Yellow Line
A broken yellow line separates lanes of
traffic moving in opposite directions.
Stay to the right of the line, unless you
are passing a vehicle in front of you.
When passing, you may cross this line temporarily when it is safe to do so.
Double Yellow Lines: One Solid, One Broken
One solid yellow line and one broken
yellow line separate opposite lanes of
traffic. If the solid yellow line is closer to
you, you cannot cross the lines. If the
broken line is closer to you, you can only
cross the line to pass another vehicle when it is safe to do so.
Double Yellow Lines: Both Solid
Two solid yellow lines prohibit vehicles
from crossing them to pass another
vehicle. You may not cross these lines
unless turning left when it is safe to do so.
Do not cross a dou ble yellow line un less turning left.
Words and Symbols
Words or symbols may be painted on
roadway surfaces to help guide, warn, or
regulate drivers. Words or symbols are
often used with traffic signs, signals, and
other pavement markings. White arrows
show lane directions or restrictions.
A white diamond symbol means there is
a special lane restriction, like “highoccupancy
vehicle (HOV) only” or “bus
only.”
In the above three-lane di a gram, the far left travel lane
is reserved for high-oc cu pan cy ve hi cles (HOVs), like
those used in car pools, or for buses.
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