What does a solid double yellow line in the center of the road indicate?

• A. Passing allowed for the driver on the left.
• B. Sharing the center line for turning.
• C. No passing for either direction.
• D. Passing is allowed for only the driver behind.

Answer: (C)

A solid double yellow line means no passing in either direction. This setup is used where sight distance is limited or there are hazards ahead, like curves or intersections, so crossing the center line to pass would be dangerous. You should stay in your lane and only pass when you see a broken line that allows it or when you’re in a designated passing zone.

Other options would imply some passing or sharing is allowed, which isn’t the case with double solid lines. So the best understanding is that no passing is permitted for either direction.