Double solid yellow lines
A free practice question for the Massachusetts permit test, with the answer explained.
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What do double solid yellow center lines mean?
The rule
Two solid yellow center lines ban crossing to pass from either side. You may cross them only to turn left, when it is safe.
Double solid yellow lines mean no passing for drivers on either side. You may cross them only to turn left, when it's safe.
From the Massachusetts Driver's Manual, page 90. This question is our own wording of that rule. The handbook and the RMV have the final word.
Often mixed up with
People confuse these rules with this one. Each has its own practice question.
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