Question 557 in the bank

When the roadway is divided by a broken line?

A grey road surface with a white line of four short, evenly spaced dashes along its centre. Meaning: You are permitted to overtake when the road is clear.
  1. You are permitted to overtake restricted vehicles only.
  2. Correct answer: You are permitted to overtake when the road is clear.
  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.

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: You are permitted to overtake when the road is clear.

A broken line does not prohibit overtaking, so you are permitted to overtake when the road is clear, not only restricted vehicles. You must make sure the road ahead is clear for a sufficient distance. In some situations overtaking is forbidden even when the line is broken, for example a vehicle that has stopped before a pedestrian crossing to let pedestrians cross.

Topic: Traffic signs. The bank marks it for these classes: Light truck (C1), Heavy truck (C), Bus (D), Motorcycle (A), Tractor (1), Private car (B).