No overtaking or no crossing line ahead: what it means

What it means

This marking warns you that there is a no-overtaking line or a no-crossing line ahead.

What you must do

If you are on the right-hand side of the road, move back to the left-hand lane as soon as possible. Do this before the prohibition line starts. Do not cross that line to overtake.

Where you see it

On any road.

Remember

Get back to the left before the line starts.

Test yourself

1. Question 1

   Which road marking warns that there is a no-overtaking line or no-crossing line ahead?

   

   

   

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   Answer: Picture C

   This marking, curved arrows pointing back to the left, warns of a no-overtaking or no-crossing line ahead.

2. Question 2

   True or false?

   After the no overtaking or no crossing line ahead marking, a driver is permitted to cross the prohibition line that follows in order to overtake another vehicle.

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   Answer: False

   False: you must make sure you do not cross the prohibition line that follows.

3. Question 3

   You are on the right-hand side of the road when you see the no overtaking or no crossing line ahead marking. What must you do?

   • A Complete the overtaking of all the vehicles ahead
   • B Move back to the left-hand lane as soon as possible
   • C Stop on the right-hand side of the road
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   Answer: B: Move back to the left-hand lane as soon as possible

   You must move back to the left-hand lane as soon as possible, before the prohibition line starts.