Drivers may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle if:
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The vehicle ahead moves to the right to let them pass.
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The yellow line next to the other side of the road is broken.
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The vehicle ahead moves to the left to let them pass.
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The yellow line next to their side of the road is broken.
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Explanation
Yellow center lines indicate two-way traffic, and a broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line indicates passing is permitted only in one direction. If the broken yellow line is on the driver's side, passing is permitted when the roadway ahead is clear.
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