The Double Yellow line: Do you or not?

tached1000rr · 11-20-2009, 06:05 PM

Under what conditions "if any" do you pass when you have a double yellow line?

askmrjesus · 11-20-2009, 06:09 PM

If I can see a clear line, I'm passing.

JC

t-homo · 11-20-2009, 06:14 PM

If it's clear, I'm going for it.

HokieDNA01 · 11-20-2009, 06:14 PM

If I have given the car a chance to pull over and they have not. I will pass on the double yellow if it is clear and not a major curve ahead. I also do not make overly rushed passes.

t-homo · 11-20-2009, 06:16 PM

Cars here never pull over for bikes. Therefore we all have to be dicks back and be at 100 by the time we pass the driver's seat.

The Awesome · 11-20-2009, 06:31 PM

Lines painted on the road are not a factor in my choice of lines or passing maneuvers. My choices are based on the capabilities of myself, my vehicle, and intimate knowledge of my environment.

lauralynne · 11-20-2009, 06:36 PM

if I can see it's clear or if Louie tells me it's clear on the autocomm. I'm sure there's a wide group of people out there who had to replace their soiled driver's seat because I passed them on a blind curve without them knowing that I KNEW there was no oncoming traffic.

101lifts2 · 11-20-2009, 06:43 PM

I rarely go over the double yellows in the canyons. I just use the cars lane or ride the line to pass. You only need 30 inches to clear. Passing between two oncoming opposing cars is also no problem as long as they are not towing anything.

Mr Lefty · 11-20-2009, 06:55 PM

as long as I can see, I go... but I'm much more cautious about that choice... and when I go... I GO.

Homeslice · 11-20-2009, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

I rarely go over the double yellows in the canyons. I just use the cars lane or ride the line to pass. You only need 30 inches to clear. Passing between two oncoming opposing cars is also no problem as long as they are not towing anything.

Eh.......If it's a single lane each direction, I just cross the yellow......That way I dont' have to worry about pissing off his little ego because I split the lane right next to his window.

11-20-2009, 06:05 PM	#1
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	The Double Yellow line: Do you or not? Under what conditions "if any" do you pass when you have a double yellow line?

11-20-2009, 06:09 PM	#2
askmrjesus Soul Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Everywhere, all the time. Moto: '0000 Custom Turbo Cross (with jet kit). Posts: 6,481	If I can see a clear line, I'm passing. JC __________________ The way things are going, they're gonna crucify me.

11-20-2009, 06:14 PM	#4
HokieDNA01 WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Moto: 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 Posts: 1,404	If I have given the car a chance to pull over and they have not. I will pass on the double yellow if it is clear and not a major curve ahead. I also do not make overly rushed passes. __________________ XX>XY 2014 Honda NC700X 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 2000 Yamaha XT225 2004 Kawasaki EX250 (sold)

11-20-2009, 06:36 PM	#7
lauralynne 667:Neighbor of the Beast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Everett WA Moto: VTR1000, SV650, FZR400, CRF150 Posts: 1,403	if I can see it's clear or if Louie tells me it's clear on the autocomm. I'm sure there's a wide group of people out there who had to replace their soiled driver's seat because I passed them on a blind curve without them knowing that I KNEW there was no oncoming traffic. __________________ WMRRA's slowest Expert! triathalete, mom, racer, rider, friend, sister, wife - all in one tidy package! Married my best friend 8/30/09

11-20-2009, 06:43 PM	#8
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	I rarely go over the double yellows in the canyons. I just use the cars lane or ride the line to pass. You only need 30 inches to clear. Passing between two oncoming opposing cars is also no problem as long as they are not towing anything. __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

11-20-2009, 06:14 PM	#3
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	If it's clear, I'm going for it.

11-20-2009, 06:16 PM	#5
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	Cars here never pull over for bikes. Therefore we all have to be dicks back and be at 100 by the time we pass the driver's seat.

11-20-2009, 06:31 PM	#6
The Awesome Custom User Title Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 120	Lines painted on the road are not a factor in my choice of lines or passing maneuvers. My choices are based on the capabilities of myself, my vehicle, and intimate knowledge of my environment.

11-20-2009, 06:55 PM	#9
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	as long as I can see, I go... but I'm much more cautious about that choice... and when I go... I GO.