When may you cross a double solid white line in the middle of the road?
- A To pass traffic that's queuing back at a junction
- B To pass a car signalling to turn left ahead
- C To pass a road maintenance vehicle travelling at 10 mph or less
- D To pass a vehicle that's towing a trailer
Why this is the answer
You may cross the solid white line to pass a stationary vehicle or to pass a cyclist, horse or road maintenance vehicle if it's travelling at 10 mph or less. You may also cross the solid white line to enter a side road or access a property.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- To pass traffic that's queuing back at a junction — Queuing traffic is not one of the exceptions.
- B
- To pass a car signalling to turn left ahead — A car turning left is not among them either.
- D
- To pass a vehicle that's towing a trailer — Nor is a vehicle with a trailer, whatever speed it is doing.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 6
- The Highway Code — rule 129 , page 134
- Know Your Traffic Signs — page 76
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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