Road_to_Solo_driving_handbook (2)

Road markings
It is important to be able to ‘read’ the
white or yellow markings on the road.
Road markings can create regulatory
requirements which you must obey
and are there to provide a safer driving
environment.
Dividing lines
fig 12.
Broken white
lines
fig 13.
Single
continuous
dividing lines
Rules and responsibilities
Many roads are painted with broken
white lines and single continuous lines
in the centre of the road.
On a road with a broken white dividing
line you must keep left of the lines and
drive as close to the left side of the
road as you can. You may cross these
lines to enter or leave the road, but only
overtake or U-turn if it is safe and if the
road ahead is clear.
A single continuous dividing line means
you can cross it to enter or leave the
road, but you must not U-turn or
overtake other motor vehicles.
Crossing a continuous white line is only
permitted to safely pass a bicycle rider,
and when the road ahead is clear and
it is safe to do so.
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