Northwest Territories Knowledge Test Coach
Signals and markingsQuestion 32 of 202
A grey road with a broken yellow line down the centre.

What does a broken yellow line tell you?

  1. There is enough sight distance to pass
  2. You must not pass
  3. You may change lanes at any time
  4. The road is closed
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Correct answer: There is enough sight distance to pass

You may pass if the lane is clear and you can finish the pass safely.

Source: Driver's Manual: A guide to safely operate cars and light trucks (Government of the Northwest Territories, revised August 2022), Chapter 2, Traffic Controls, Pavement Markings, Broken Lines, page 51

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026