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Combined lines
At combined lines, road users must comply with the line closest to them. A vehicle that has crossed into a lane for oncoming traffic may nevertheless return to the right-hand side of the road. A double yellow warning line indicates the separation between lanes in which the direction of travel may be varied.
When you see the sign
The marking Dobbel, gul varsellinje means that the lanes on either side may have varying directions of travel. Check signs, traffic signals or other instructions showing which lanes are open in your direction of travel, and do not use a lane just because it appears to be empty.
Rules
- Dobbel, gul varsellinje separates lanes where the direction of travel may vary.
- Where combined lines are used, follow the line closest to your vehicle.
- The road marking alone does not indicate which direction of travel applies at that moment; this must be shown by signs, lane-control signals or other traffic regulation.
- A warning line is not a solid line, but it warns of an area where crossing or changing lanes requires particular caution.
- If you have driven into a lane for oncoming traffic, you may cross the line to return to the right-hand side of the road.
Tips
- Look well ahead for lane-control signals above the road, especially a green arrow or a red cross.
- Keep a good distance from Dobbel, gul varsellinje so that you do not unintentionally enter a lane with traffic travelling in the opposite direction.
- Do not automatically follow the vehicle in front into a variable lane; check for yourself that the lane is open in your direction.
- Be prepared for lane use to change depending on the time of day or traffic volume.
Common misconceptions
- Assuming that a double yellow line is always a double solid line. When both lines are warning lines, the meaning is that the direction of travel in the lanes may vary.
- Assuming that an empty lane can be used without checking lane-control signals or signs.
- Assuming that yellow road markings always mean that traffic on the other side is coming towards you; with Dobbel, gul varsellinje, the direction may be regulated and vary.
Test yourself
Easy
Which line must you follow with this road marking?
- AYou must follow the line closest to the vehicle.
- BYou must treat both lines as a double solid line.
- CYou must only follow the line on the left side of the carriageway.
- DYou must follow the line furthest from the vehicle.
Medium
You have moved into the lane for oncoming traffic, and the line closest to you would otherwise have prevented crossing. What do you do?
- AYou continue in the oncoming lane until the marking ends.
- BYou cross back to the right-hand side as soon as this can be done safely.
- CYou reverse in the oncoming lane back to the place where you crossed.
- DYou stop in the oncoming lane and wait for help from the police.
Hard
What do the two broken yellow lines indicate in this particular version?
- AThey indicate a double solid line that can never be crossed, regardless of other regulation.
- BThey indicate that the direction of travel in the lanes may vary, and the current direction must be checked.
- CThey indicate that an empty lane may be used without checking signals or signs.
- DThey indicate that traffic on the other side always travels in the opposite direction.
Theory test tip
In the theory test, Dobbel, gul varsellinje can be confused with dobbel gul sperrelinje. Check whether the lines are broken: Dobbel, gul varsellinje indicates lanes with a varying direction of travel, whereas continuous solid lines must not be crossed.
Did you know
Dobbel, gul varsellinje is used for lanes where the direction can be changed to adjust capacity to the volume of traffic, for example between the morning and afternoon rush hours.
Frequently asked questions
What does Dobbel, gul varsellinje mean?
It separates lanes where the direction of travel may vary. You must check signs or lane-control signals to know which lanes are open in your direction.
Can I cross Dobbel, gul varsellinje?
A warning line is not in itself a solid line, but you must not cross into a lane that is closed or being used by oncoming traffic. Crossing must be legal and possible without danger.
How is it different from dobbel gul sperrelinje?
Warning lines are broken, whereas solid lines are continuous. Dobbel, gul varsellinje warns of a varying direction of travel, whereas dobbel gul sperrelinje must not be driven on or crossed.
What applies if I have entered a lane for oncoming traffic?
You may cross the line to return to the right-hand side of the road. This must be done as soon as it can be carried out safely and in a controlled manner.
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