In the center lane of a two-lane road, there is a solid line on your side and a broken line beside it. You are in the lane with the broken line. What does this indicate?

• A. No passing is allowed.
• B. Passing is permitted in either lane.
• C. Passing is permitted for cars in your lane.
• D. Passing is permitted for cars in the other lane.

Answer: (C)

Passing is allowed for vehicles in your lane. A broken (dashed) line next to your lane means you may cross the centerline to pass a slower vehicle, as long as the way is clear and you can return to your lane before you reach the solid line. The solid line on the other side prohibits crossing from that direction, so vehicles in the opposite lane cannot pass across the center. In short, you may pass in your lane when it’s safe.