What do the two white dashed lines signify?
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The double white dashed lines indicate a yield line. White dashed lines are among the most common road markings encountered in daily life. When marked along a roadway, they serve to separate traffic moving in the same direction or act as a guide for maintaining safe following distances. Upon approaching an intersection marked with these lines, vehicles must reduce speed. Pedestrians crossing at such intersections should ensure vehicles remain within the bounds of the double white dashed lines, and vehicles must not cross these lines. Yield lines are typically installed at intersections of secondary roads where visibility is relatively good. This measure is implemented to prevent traffic accidents. Therefore, when a vehicle approaches an intersection marked with yield lines, it must come to a complete stop to allow vehicles on the main road to proceed first. Only after the majority of main road traffic has passed may the driver continue. Other road marking meanings: Double dashed lines: This is a yield line, often used in conjunction with a yield sign. It consists of two parallel dashed lines and an inverted triangle. The inverted triangle is white with the character "yield" written on it. It indicates that vehicles must slow down or stop, observe the traffic conditions on the main road, and proceed only after ensuring the right of way for main road vehicles. Yellow dashed lines: Used to separate opposing traffic flows when crossing a roadway. When marked along the roadside or curb, they prohibit vehicles from parking for extended periods. Stop line: Stop lines are generally placed at intersections with poor visibility, requiring vehicles to come to a complete stop and observe before proceeding. Double white solid lines: These are stop and yield lines, used at pedestrian crossings without traffic signals, requiring vehicles to stop and yield to pedestrians.
