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What is the meaning of the following road marking?

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  1. Driving is prohibited between the yellow lines.
  2. It marks the line of the road’s edge, where curbstones are absent.· Correct answer
  3. Parking is allowed on the left side of the line, on a freeway.
  4. Parking is allowed on the right side of the line, on a freeway.

Explanation

A solid yellow line on the road marks the edge of the roadway where there are no curbstones. The line defines the boundary between the roadway and the shoulder and helps drivers keep within the lane.

How to approach it

Yellow line = edge of the roadway (where there are no curbstones)

boundaryedge of the roadwaycurbstones

Common mistake

Thinking the yellow line is related to parking permits

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