Texas Car / Permit practice question · Signals & Pavement Markings
On a two-lane road, a solid yellow line painted on your side of the center line means:
Answer choices
- you may pass whenever the road ahead is clear
- the road ahead becomes one-way
- you may not pass on your side— Correct answer
Why this is the answer
A solid yellow line on your side of the center marks a no-passing zone, so you may not cross it to overtake. Only broken or dashed lines allow you to pass or change lanes, and only when it is safe. The line shows where passing is prohibited, no matter how clear the road ahead looks, and it does not mean the road turns one-way.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Pavement Markings
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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