A dense broken line (shorter and closer together than usual) serves as a warning to the driver that a double solid dividing line will soon appear. It means that crossing the centre line will soon no longer be possible, and you should prepare accordingly.
Closely spaced lines = warning before a double solid line
Failing to distinguish between the types of lines on the road.
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What is the meaning of the following road marking?✓ It is only permitted to cross the lines if the broken lines are marked on the right side of the continuous line.
What is the marked vehicle required to do when the following marking appears on the road?✓ The driver of the marked vehicle should drive on the right of the lines, and he is prohibited from crossing the continuous separation line.
What are you required to do when the following road marking appears on your left?✓ You may cross the lines when the broken line is on the right of the continuous line.
What is the meaning of the following road marking?✓ It marks the line of the road’s edge, where curbstones are absent.
What is the meaning of the following road marking?✓ A change in the designated use of the left lane.
How should you continue driving according to the following marking?✓ You are permitted to drive straight (ahead) or left.
