Dividing lines

Dividing lines: what it means

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What it means

Dividing lines warn that vehicles on the other side of the marking are moving in the opposite direction.

What you must do

Look out for approaching vehicles that may move over onto your side of the road.

Where you see it

On any road with two-way traffic.

Remember

The other side of dividing lines is traffic coming towards you.

Test yourself

Question 1
True or false?
Dividing lines are found on any road with two-way traffic.
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Answer: True
True: dividing lines are found on any road with two-way traffic.
Question 2
Which road marking warns that vehicles on the other side of the marking are moving in the opposite direction?
A
B
C
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Answer: Picture A
Dividing lines warn that vehicles on the other side are moving in the opposite direction.
Question 3
You are travelling on a road with two-way traffic on which dividing lines are marked. What must you look out for?
- A Vehicles on the other side travelling in the same direction
- B Pedestrians waiting at a pedestrian crossing
- C Approaching vehicles that may move over onto your side
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Answer: C: Approaching vehicles that may move over onto your side
You must look out for approaching vehicles that may move over onto your side of the road.

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