Which of the following is not a safe situation for passing?

• A. Oncoming traffic is within sight in the opposite lane
• B. A solid yellow line is in your lane
• C. You are in a multi-lane road with two clear lanes
• D. The driver ahead is turning left and there is a lane to the right

Answer: (B)

Passing is allowed only when road markings and visibility let you do so safely. A solid yellow line in your lane means no passing anywhere in that stretch. This marks a no-passing zone because you’re not guaranteed a clear, long enough space to complete the maneuver without risking a crash, especially with the potential hazards the line is signaling ahead. That’s why this situation isn’t safe for passing.

For context, if oncoming traffic is visible in the opposite lane, passing becomes unsafe because you could meet that traffic head-on. On a multi-lane road with two clear lanes, passing can be safe if the lane markings permit and there’s enough space. If the vehicle ahead is turning left and there’s a lane to the right, passing on the right may be allowed and safe if the road markings and conditions permit.