A solid double yellow line separates the two directions of traffic. What does it mean for passing?

• A.Passing is allowed if the road looks clear
• B.Passing is allowed only at night
• C.You may cross to pass a slow bicycle only at highway speed
• D.Passing is prohibited in both directions — do not cross the lines to pass

Why

Double yellow lines mark a no-passing zone for both directions. Cross them only to turn left into a driveway or side road where permitted, never to pass.

Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 6: Passing · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-064).

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