On a two-way road you see a broken yellow line on your side of the center. What does this line tell you?
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A.
You may pass when it is safe to do so Correct
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B.
The lane is ending soon
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C.
You may not cross the line for any reason
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D.
You may use the lane for left turns only
The answer is "You may pass when it is safe to do so"
Yellow paint marks the divider between traffic moving in opposite directions. When the yellow line on your side is broken, the manual permits you to pass, provided it is safe to do so. A solid yellow on your side is what forbids the pass.
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B. The lane is ending soon
Broken yellow indicates a passing zone across the centerline, not a lane-ending or merge condition. This answer treats any dashed pavement line as a lane-transition cue, extending the broken-white lane-line habit that governs same-direction lanes to yellow centerline paint.
C. You may not cross the line for any reason
That is the meaning of a solid yellow line on your side, not a broken yellow line. This answer confuses a broken yellow line with a solid yellow line, which is what tells you not to cross over or pass.
D. You may use the lane for left turns only
A single broken yellow line does not designate a turn lane; a center left-turn lane is outlined by solid-and-broken yellow lines paired on each side. This answer confuses the passing-permitted marking with the solid-and-broken yellow pair that outlines a center left-turn lane.
This question tests your knowledge of Road Markings in Nevada. Source: Nevada Driver Manual, "Signs, Signals and Markings - Highway Markings," p.32..
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