Ch. 5 · Driving Method

When traffic lanes are marked by yellow lines, you must not cross these yellow lines to change lanes.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

Section 2 "Lane Changes (2)" of the Rules of the Road states: "When traffic lanes are marked by yellow lines, you must not cross these yellow lines to change lanes." Therefore, this statement is correct.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 10: Lane changes and similar maneuvers

Hikari

Yellow lines are just advisory, right? White lines are the solid rule.

Misaki

No, yellow lines are binding. You must not cross them to change lanes. This statement is correct.

Hikari

So yellow actually means 'do not cross' for lane changes?

Misaki

Precisely. Yellow lines prohibit crossing. Stay in your lane when you see them.

Source: Ch. 5 Driving Method · Section (第５節進路変更など) · 2 進路変更(2)の冒頭部分

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