If the center line closest to you is broken, what are you allowed to do?

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If the center line closest to you is broken, what are you allowed to do?

A dashed center line means passing is allowed when it’s safe. If the line in front of you is broken, you may cross into the opposite lane to pass another vehicle, but you must be sure there’s plenty of clear space, there’s no oncoming traffic within a safe distance, and you’re not entering a no-passing zone or a restricted area (solid line ahead, near intersections, hills, or curves). So, crossing the center line is permitted when you can do so safely, which is why this option is correct.

A dashed center line means passing is allowed when it’s safe. If the line in front of you is broken, you may cross into the opposite lane to pass another vehicle, but you must be sure there’s plenty of clear space, there’s no oncoming traffic within a safe distance, and you’re not entering a no-passing zone or a restricted area (solid line ahead, near intersections, hills, or curves). So, crossing the center line is permitted when you can do so safely, which is why this option is correct.

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