DKTKey points on dividing lines for the Victoria learner test. Each answer is checked against the official Victoria handbook or road rules; use the practice-question links to test yourself.
On a road with a white dividing line, which side of the line do you normally drive on?
Answer: On the left side of the line
You must drive to the left of the dividing line except in the limited situations the rules allow, such as overtaking where permitted.
Practice question 16 · official source
A driver cuts across double unbroken lines on a bend to take a straighter path. What is wrong with this?
Answer: It is illegal and risks a head-on collision
You must keep to the left of continuous dividing lines. Cutting across them on a bend, where you cannot see oncoming traffic, is illegal and dangerous.
Practice question 17 · official source
On a Victorian road with double continuous white dividing lines, when may you cross them?
Answer: Only briefly, to pass a bicycle rider if the road ahead is clear
You must keep left of double continuous lines. You cannot cross them to overtake a motor vehicle, turn, or enter or leave the road.