Question

The center of the roadway is marked with one solid yellow line and one broken yellow line. If the broken yellow line is on the right of the solid yellow line (your side) it means:

1) You are not allowed to pass in this area.
2) You are in a "passing zone" and it is safe to pass other vehicles if no oncoming traffic is present.
3) You are only allowed to make right turns in this area.

Answer 1

The broken yellow line on the right side of a solid yellow line marks a "passing zone" where it is safe to pass if no oncoming traffic is present. It does not restrict turning or signify a no-passing zone. Emergency situations may warrant deviation from standard rules.

Step-by-step explanation:

When you see a roadway marked with one solid yellow line and one broken yellow line, and the broken yellow line is on the right of the solid yellow line (from your perspective), it indicates that you are in a "passing zone". This means it is permissible to pass other vehicles on the left if there is no oncoming traffic present and the maneuver can be done safely. It does not mean that you're restricted to only making right turns, nor does it automatically prohibit passing, as improperly suggested by options 1 and 3. Traffic rules and signals, such as a red light, must generally be followed. However, in emergency situations, such as with a pregnant woman who is about to deliver, deviations from the rules may be morally justifiable if they lead to greater overall safety or well-being, which is a concept related to Rule Utilitarianism (RU).