Question 642 in the bank

What are you required to do when the following road marking appears on your left?

A grey road with two lanes. In the middle is a solid white line with a broken white line right next to it on its right. A white car is in the right lane, to the right of both lines, with a white arrow ahead of it pointing forward. Meaning: You may cross the lines when the broken line is on the right of the continuous line.
  1. You are prohibited from crossing the unbroken separation line.
  2. Slow down and move to the left of the road.
  3. You should always drive on the right side of the lines.
  4. Correct answer: You may cross the lines when the broken line is on the right of the continuous line.

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: You may cross the lines when the broken line is on the right of the continuous line.

On a double separation line made of a continuous line and a broken line, the line closest to the driver is the one that applies. Here the broken line is on the vehicle's side, to the right of the continuous line, so you may cross the lines, for example to overtake, when it is safe. Anyone who has the continuous line on their side may not 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).