(61/150) A double solid yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

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Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass. Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so. Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass. Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

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In New York State, a double solid yellow line in the center of a two-lane road means that traffic is moving in opposite directions and that passing is prohibited for both directions. This rule is stated in the New York State Driver's Manual under pavement markings: 'Double solid yellow lines prohibit vehicles moving in either direction from crossing the lines to pass other vehicles.'

Correct Answer Analysis

Correct Answer: Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.

The correct answer is 'Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.' This is because a double solid yellow line is a strict no-passing marking. It indicates that the road has two-way traffic (opposite directions) and that crossing the line to pass is not allowed at any time, as it would require entering oncoming traffic lanes.

Wrong Options Analysis

Option: Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

This is incorrect because a double solid yellow line prohibits passing in both directions, regardless of whether it appears safe. Passing is only allowed when there is a broken yellow line on your side or when a specific passing zone is indicated.

Option: Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.

This is incorrect because a double solid yellow line is used on two-lane roads with opposing traffic. For same-direction lanes, you would typically see white lane markings, not yellow. Yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions.

Option: Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

This is incorrect for two reasons: first, yellow lines indicate opposite-direction traffic, not same-direction; second, a double solid yellow line prohibits passing, so even if it were same-direction, passing would not be allowed.

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(61/150) A double solid yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

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