The driver ahead of you is turning left and you do not drive off the roadway to pass.An open highway is clearly marked for two or more lanes of travel in your direction.Passing other vehicles at crossroads, railroad crossings, and shopping center entrances is dangerous. The edge of the main-traveled portion of the road may have a painted white line on the road’s surface. Never drive off the paved or main- traveled portion of the road or on the shoulder to pass. Be sure there is enough room for your vehicle in the next lane.īefore you pass, look ahead for road conditions and traffic that may cause other vehicles to move into your lane.Check for vehicles, motorcyclists, and bicycle traffic in your blind spot.Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move to make sure the lane you want is clear.Entering the road from a curb or the shoulder.īefore changing lanes, signal, look in all your mirrors, and:.If you miss a turn, continue until you can safely and legally turn around. Last minute changes may cause collisions. If you start to make a turn, follow through. Once you start through an intersection, keep going. If there are only two lanes in your direction, pick the right lane for the smoothest driving. When you choose to drive slowly, enter or exit traffic on the right, turn right, park, or move off the road, use the right lane.
To drive faster, pass, or turn left, use the left lane. If you can choose among three lanes, pick the middle lane for the smoothest driving. The left or “fast” lane is called the “Number 1 Lane.” The lane to the right of the “Number 1 Lane” is called the “Number 2 Lane,” then the “Number 3 Lane,” etc.ĭrive in the lane with the smoothest flow of traffic. Traffic lanes are often referred to by number. You may also see these parallel lines in or near freeway on and off ramps. Never change lanes while in these lanes wait until a single broken white line appears. Solid white lines mark traffic lanes going in the same direction, such as one-way streets.īroken white lines separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction.ĭouble white lines are two solid white lines that indicate a lane barrier between a regular use and a preferential use lane, such as a carpool/HOV. Do not drive on or over this barrier, make a left turn, or a U-turn across it, except at designated openings (see diagram). Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced 2 feet or more apart are considered a barrier. Turning left across a single set of double yellow lines to enter or exit a driveway or private road, or make a U-turn.Instructed by construction or other signs to drive on the other side of the road because your side of the road is closed or blocked.In a carpool lane/high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane that has a designated entrance on the left.Never drive to the left of these lines unless you are: Two solid yellow lines indicate no passing. Solid yellow lines mark the center of a road used for two-way traffic.īroken yellow lines indicate that you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane. (3) Broken yellow line: May pass if movement can be made safely. (1) Solid yellow line: No passing if solid yellow line is on your side.
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