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What is the meaning of the following road marking?

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  1. It is only permitted to cross the lines if the broken lines are marked on the right side of the continuous line.· Correct answer
  2. Paint tests on the roadway.
  3. It is permitted to park on the side of the road with the broken line.
  4. An unbroken separation line is about to start.

Explanation

A broken line marking alongside a solid line allows crossing the lines only from the side where the broken line is. That is, you may cross to the other lane only when the broken line is on your side, and you may not cross when the solid line is on your side.

How to approach it

Broken line on your side = crossing permitted

broken linesolid linecrossing

Common mistake

Thinking crossing is allowed from both directions

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