Pavement Markings Quiz

What are the four ways pavement markings communicate information to drivers?

• Color, Pattern, Symbols, Words

• Color, Texture, Symbols, Numbers

• Pattern, Texture, Numbers, Words

• Symbols, Numbers, Texture, Color

What is the primary purpose of lines, symbols, and words painted on roadways?

• To decorate the road

• To help direct drivers and control traffic flow

• To indicate road ownership

• To measure road length

What does a single solid white line along the side of the road indicate?

• The left edge of the pavement on divided highways

• The right edge of the pavement

• The center of the road

• A pedestrian crossing

What does a single solid yellow line along the side of the road indicate?

• The right edge of the pavement

• The center of a two-way street

• The left edge of the pavement on divided highways and one-way streets

• A no-parking zone

What is the purpose of white lane lines on the road?

• To separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

• To indicate pedestrian crossings.

• To mark the edge of the road.

• To separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.

When is it permissible to cross a single broken white line?

• When it is safe to change lanes.

• Only in emergencies.

• Never.

• Only when turning left.

Under what condition can you cross a single solid white line?

• Only to avoid a hazard.

• Whenever you want to change lanes.

• To overtake another vehicle.

• To make a U-turn.

What is the rule regarding double solid white lines?

• Crossing or changing lanes is not allowed.

• You can cross them to overtake.

• You can cross them when turning right.

• You can cross them in residential areas.

What is the rule for double solid yellow lines?

• You may cross this line to pass a car ahead of you on the left only when it is safe to do so.

• Vehicles moving in either direction must not pass/cross these lines (unless turning left).

• Passing is not allowed in this lane.

• Passing is permitted in this lane when safe to do so.

What does a double yellow line with the right solid and left broken indicate?

• You may cross this line to pass a car ahead of you on the left only when it is safe to do so.

• Vehicles must not pass or cross these lines unless turning left.

• Passing is not allowed in this lane.

• Passing is permitted in this lane when safe to do so.