Rules of the Road
May you drive in the yellow lane on the left of the roadway to let a faster vehicle pass?
South African learner's licence practice question. Difficulty: hard.
Answer: The yellow line marks the edge of the roadway. It is not a driving lane, and using it as one is both illegal and a common cause of crashes involving stopped vehicles and pedestrians.
- A. Yes, it is always allowed
- B. No, the yellow line marks the edge of the roadway and is not a traffic lane - correct
- C. Yes, but only at night
- D. Yes, on freeways only
Explanation
The yellow line marks the edge of the roadway. It is not a driving lane, and using it as one is both illegal and a common cause of crashes involving stopped vehicles and pedestrians.
More Rules of the Road questions
- What is the general speed limit in an urban area in South Africa?
- What is the general speed limit on a rural public road outside an urban area?
- What is the maximum speed limit on a South African freeway, unless otherwise indicated?
- What must you do when approaching a stop sign?
- What does a Yield (Give Way) sign require?
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