On a road with a solid white line between lanes going the same direction, you should:

• A.Treat it as an invitation to pass
• B.Cross it freely at any speed
• C.Avoid changing lanes across it — it discourages or prohibits lane changes in that spot
• D.Use it as a parking boundary

Why

Solid white lines mark places where lane changes are discouraged or unsafe, such as near intersections and toll areas. Broken white lines permit lane changes when safe.

Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 6: Passing · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-079).

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