What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road indicate?

• A. No passing allowed.
• B. Passing allowed only if safe.
• C. Speed limit of 35 mph.
• D. Road construction ahead.

Answer: (A)

A solid yellow line on your side of the road indicates that no passing is allowed. This marking serves as a warning to drivers that crossing this line to overtake another vehicle could be dangerous. The presence of a solid yellow line means that there may be limited visibility ahead, such as in curves or hills, where oncoming traffic could be obscured. This rule is emphasized to enhance road safety and reduce the likelihood of head-on collisions.

The other choices involve different road markings or regulations that do not apply here. For instance, a broken yellow line permits passing where it is safe to do so, while a speed limit sign would specifically indicate the maximum speed allowed and a solid yellow line does not denote a speed limit. Similarly, road construction signs are typically accompanied by distinctive symbols or markers that clearly indicate upcoming work zones, separate from the solid yellow line's meaning.