Road signs · asked in 1 question
What does the broken yellow line road marking mean?
A single broken yellow line along the side of the road marks the edge of the carriageway/hard shoulder. This is normally for the use of pedestrians and cyclists. As a driver, however, you may use it briefly to allow faster traffic to overtake, but only where it is safe to do so.
How it is asked in the theory test
What does the broken yellow line road marking mean?
- AThe edge of the carriageway or hard shoulder.
- BNo stopping for any reason except in an emergency.
- CParking prohibited at all times.
- DSlow lane for heavy vehicles only.
Correct answer: A. A single broken yellow line along the side of the road marks the edge of the carriageway/hard shoulder. This is normally for the use of pedestrians and cyclists. As a driver, however, you may use it briefly to allow faster traffic to overtake, but only where it is safe to do so.