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Parallel Lines
You must keep to the left and must not cross these lines, unless you have to avoid an obstruction. |
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Avoiding an obstruction
You are permitted to cross single or double continous lines in order to avoid an obstruction - This does not include a slower moving vehicle or a vehicle stopped in a line of traffic, but may include a fallen tree, a crashed vehicle, or a car that has broken down or is illegally parked. Before crossing the line, you must have a clear view of the road ahead and it must be safe. You must also be very sure that you cross safely because the onus is on you to take the risk of danger into account. |
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DIVIDING LINE VS LANE LINE |
A "Lane" is the space between two lines (or a line and the kerb) painted to divide the road into two or more lines of traffic travelling in the same direction. A "Laned" road therefore has at least 2 Lanes. A road without marked lanes is an "Unlaned" road regardless of its width. A "Multi-lane" Road is a one-way road or a two-way road with 2 or more marked lanes that are on the side of the dividing strip or median strip (road divider) where the driver is driving and for the use of vehicles travelling in the same direction. |
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Broken Lane Line:
When lanes are marked by broken lines the driver may change lanes when it is safe to do so by indicating the intention through proper signal. |
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Straddling:
When driving on a road marked with Lane Lines, you must keep your vehicle entirely within a lane. It is an offence to straddle a line. The green car in the illustration is straddling the lane line. |
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EDGE LINES: |
These are continous lines at the edge of the carriageway and mark the limits of the main carriageway upto which a driver can safely venture. |
Yellow Edge Lines:
You must not stop or park your vehicle in any area where a continous yellow edge line is applied even to pick up or set down passengers or goods. |
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