What is the purpose of a passing zone (broken yellow center line)?
To indicate a school zone ahead
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To show where you must stop for pedestrians
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To indicate where it is safe to pass slower vehicles when the way is clear
To warn of a curve ahead
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A broken yellow center line indicates a passing zone — a section of road where visibility is sufficient to safely pass slower vehicles. You may cross the broken line to pass when it is safe to do so.
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