On a road with double white lines, if the line nearest to you is broken, what does this permit?

On a road with double white lines, if the line nearest to you is broken, what does this permit?

• A. You must not cross
• B. You may cross the line if it is safe to do so
• C. You may cross only when overtaking
• D. You should stay in your lane

Answer: (B)

When you see double white lines, you shouldn’t normally cross. The exception is when the line closest to you is broken. In that case you may cross that line to overtake, but only if it is safe to do so and you have enough clear road ahead to complete the maneuver. You must not cross the continually solid line on the other side, and you should return to your lane as soon as you have safely finished overtaking. If visibility is poor, you’re approaching a bend or junction, or there isn’t enough room to complete the overtaking safely, you must not undertake it.

When you see double white lines, you shouldn’t normally cross. The exception is when the line closest to you is broken. In that case you may cross that line to overtake, but only if it is safe to do so and you have enough clear road ahead to complete the maneuver. You must not cross the continually solid line on the other side, and you should return to your lane as soon as you have safely finished overtaking. If visibility is poor, you’re approaching a bend or junction, or there isn’t enough room to complete the overtaking safely, you must not undertake it.