No overtaking lines: what it means

What it means

It is prohibited (not allowed) to drive with any part of your vehicle on the right-hand side of this line.

What you must do

Do not cross the line. Keep your whole vehicle on the left of it, unless one of the three exceptions applies.

Where you see it

On any road that carries two-way traffic (traffic from opposite directions).

Remember

Three exceptions: into an entrance, out of an entrance, past a stationary obstruction.

You may cross the line only:

• to gain direct access to (drive straight into) an entrance on the other side of the line
• to drive from such an entrance onto the road
• to pass a stationary (standing still) obstruction

In all these cases you must make sure that it is safe to do so.

Test yourself

1. Question 1

   The no overtaking line is found on any road that carries two-way traffic. What is meant by two-way traffic?

   • A Traffic from opposite directions
   • B Traffic in two lanes moving in the same direction
   • C Traffic consisting of two classes of vehicle
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   Answer: A: Traffic from opposite directions

   The no overtaking line is on roads with two-way traffic, which means traffic from opposite directions.

2. Question 2

   Which road marking informs a driver that it is prohibited to drive with any part of the vehicle on the right-hand side of the line?

   

   

   

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   Answer: Picture B

   The no overtaking line means no part of your vehicle may be on the right-hand side of the line.

3. Question 3

   True or false?

   A driver is permitted to cross a no overtaking line in order to overtake a moving vehicle, provided no traffic is approaching.

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   Answer: False

   False: you must not cross a no overtaking line; only a few special cases are allowed.