Crossing a continuous white line
Usually Grade 3 — dangerous or potentially dangerous · automatic failA continuous white centre line means no overtaking — you must not cross it. Examiners treat it as a serious fault.
✕ The fault
Solid white line in the middle…
✓ The right way
Solid line: no overtaking here.
How to get it right
- 1Read the road markings ahead.
- 2Stay behind slow traffic until the line becomes broken.
- 3Only overtake when legal and safe.