You drive behind a slow car on a two-lane road. The center marking is a solid yellow line on your side and a broken yellow line on the oncoming side. The oncoming lane looks clear. Which statement is correct?

Correct answer: You may not cross to pass the car, but oncoming drivers may pass when safe

Why

Yellow center lines separate traffic that moves in opposite directions. Virginia law lets a driver on the solid side cross only to turn left into a road or entrance, or to pass a pedestrian or a person on a bicycle, skateboard or foot scooter when it is safe (§ 46.2-804). A clear oncoming lane does not change the rule, because the marking controls where passing is legal.

Verified against Virginia Driver's Manual · Pavement Markings: Yellow center lines (solid line beside a broken line) · p. 13