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When the roadway is divided by a broken line?

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  1. You are permitted to overtake when the road is clear.· Correct answer
  2. You are permitted to overtake slow vehicles only.
  3. No overtaking until where the dotted line turns to an unbroken line.
  4. No overtaking until where an “end of overtaking restriction” sign is placed.

Explanation

A broken line (dashed line) on the road allows overtaking when the way is clear. Unlike a solid line, which prohibits crossing, a broken line is a guiding marking that permits moving into the oncoming lane for safe overtaking.

How to approach it

Broken line = overtaking permitted if clear

overtaking permittedclear

Common mistake

Confusing a broken line (permitted) with a solid line (prohibited)

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