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#13:
Double continuous dividing lines

If you are on a road with 2 continuous lines (double lines) down the middle, you must:
stay to the left of the lines at all times
drive as close to the left side of the road as you can.
You are not allowed cross over these lines for any reason, unless you have to avoid an obstruction and it is safe to do so.

You can't overtake, turn, or enter or leave the road across double lines.
Would you want to do this in a 100Kph zone on a country road, it only take seconds for a vehicle be in the same spot @ 100Kph, you are effectively traveling @0Kph when turning in & out of driveway in relation to the car that is traveling @100Kph?
Same at a country level crossing, don't try to beat the train, it could be traveling @160Kph & you are crossing @ right angle to so your speed it effectively 0Kph in relation to the train, & it can take a kilometer or more to stop!
(above is copied from VicRoads website)
by Peter (score: 1|30) 2241 days ago