Yellow lane markings — Tennessee Permit Test

Lines separating traffic moving in opposite directions are yellow.

A yellow line means cars on the other side are coming toward you. Crossing it carelessly risks a head-on crash.

A. Yellow Lane Markings: Lines separating traffic moving in opposite directions are yellow.

Broken yellow lines mean you may cross the line to pass if there is no oncoming traffic and it is safe.

A broken line allows passing, but only with room. Starting a pass toward an oncoming car leaves you nowhere to go.

Broken yellow lines mean that you MAY cross the line to pass if there is no oncoming traffic and it is safe to do so.

Two solid yellow lines mean you may not cross them to pass from either direction, even if no oncoming traffic is in view.

Double yellow is painted where cars can appear without warning, over hills and around curves. An empty road can fill fast.

Two solid yellow lines between lanes of traffic mean you MAY NOT cross the lines from either direction, even if no oncoming traffic is in view.

You may cross a solid yellow line to turn into a driveway or side road if it is safe.

The no-passing line is about passing, not reaching your home. You still have to wait for a gap in oncoming cars.

You may cross a solid yellow line to turn into a driveway or side road if it is safe to do so.

With a solid and a broken yellow line between opposing lanes, you may not pass if the solid line is on your side.

The solid line is on the side that cannot see far enough ahead. Passing from there can meet a car you never saw.

there is both a solid and a broken yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you may not pass if the solid yellow line is on your side.

When passing from the broken-line side, you must safely return to your side of the road before the passing zone ends.

Where the passing zone ends, the road ahead is hidden. Still being in the left lane there can put you head on with a car.

You must safely return to your side of the roadway before the passing zone ends.

What color are the lines that separate traffic moving in opposite directions?

Yellow lines. A yellow line means cars on the other side are coming toward you. Crossing it carelessly risks a head-on crash. Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, p.42: “A. Yellow Lane Markings: Lines separating traffic moving in opposite directions are yellow.”