Yellow and white lines — Alaska Permit Test

Dashed yellow line markings indicate where passing is permitted on two-lane, two-way roadways.

The dashes are painted only where the view ahead is long enough to pass safely.

Dashed yellow line markings indicate where passing is permitted on two-lane, two-way roadways.

Solid yellow center lines mark where passing is not permitted, but turning into a driveway across them is allowed.

The line forbids passing because you cannot see far enough ahead, not because you must drive past your own driveway.

Solid yellow center lines indicate where passing is not permitted; although, turning into a driveway across them is allowed.

Dashed white lines separate lanes where changing lanes is not restricted and lane use is not specified.

You may change lanes there, but only after checking that the lane beside you is clear.

Dashed white lines separate lanes of travel where changing lanes is not restricted and where the lane use is not specified.

Solid white lines mark the edges of lanes specified for certain uses, where changing lanes is to be discouraged.

Lane changes near those lines often cut across cars turning or heading for a set lane.

Solid white lines indicate the edges of lanes specified for certain uses where changing lanes is to be discouraged.

Solid white lines also mark the outside edge of the pavement or the edge of the shoulder; drive within a lane and do not leave it until it is safe.

The edge line shows where the road ends at night or in snow, when you cannot see where the pavement stops.

Solid white lines are also used to mark the outside edge of the pavement or to indicate the edge of the shoulder.

On a two-lane, two-way road, what does a dashed yellow center line indicate?

Passing is permitted. The dashes are painted only where the view ahead is long enough to pass safely. Alaska Driver Manual, p.61: “Dashed yellow line markings indicate where passing is permitted on two-lane, two-way roadways.”