What is the rule about not overtaking on a solid line?

What is the rule about not overtaking on a solid line?

• A. Overtake on a solid line if you are in a hurry
• B. Overtake after traffic lights
• C. Do not overtake across a solid line; wait until broken lines appear or it is safe
• D. Overtake on a solid line during daytime

Answer: (C)

Solid line markings tell you not to overtake. They are there because passing would be unsafe due to limited visibility or hazards ahead. So you stay in your lane and don’t pass the vehicle in front. You should only overtake when the line on your side becomes broken or when you have a clear, safe opportunity to pass with enough view of the road ahead and plenty of space to complete the maneuver. The rule is about safety, not urgency or time of day. If the line is solid, wait until it changes or until you can pass safely. The other ideas—passing at traffic lights, or just because you’re in a hurry or it’s daytime—don’t override the solid line rule and can put you and others at risk.

Solid line markings tell you not to overtake. They are there because passing would be unsafe due to limited visibility or hazards ahead. So you stay in your lane and don’t pass the vehicle in front. You should only overtake when the line on your side becomes broken or when you have a clear, safe opportunity to pass with enough view of the road ahead and plenty of space to complete the maneuver. The rule is about safety, not urgency or time of day. If the line is solid, wait until it changes or until you can pass safely.

The other ideas—passing at traffic lights, or just because you’re in a hurry or it’s daytime—don’t override the solid line rule and can put you and others at risk.