MCOLES State Licensing Practice Exam

In a head-on collision where one vehicle crossed the double yellow line, who is primarily at fault?

1. Unit 1

2. Unit 2

3. No driver is at fault

4. Both drivers are equally at fault

The correct answer is: Unit 1

In a head-on collision involving one vehicle that crossed the double yellow line, the vehicle that crossed the line is generally considered to be primarily at fault. The double yellow line serves as a clear demarcation indicating that passing in that area is prohibited. By crossing this line, the driver demonstrates a violation of traffic laws intended to promote safety. This violation not only puts the offending driver at risk but also endangers other road users, including the driver coming from the opposite direction. Therefore, in cases where a vehicle crosses a double yellow line and causes a collision, it is sensible to assign primary fault to that driver as their action led to the hazardous situation resulting in the accident. The other options may suggest varied distributions of fault or absolution, but they do not align with the principle of responsibility based on traffic laws.