Pavement Markings

Question 1

solid lines

Answer 1

• tell you where the edge of the road is
• can’t cross over this
• line angled inside shows that the upcoming road is narrowing
• separate lanes of traffic that moves in the same direction

Question 2

solid yellow lines

Answer 2

• can’t cross

- separates traffic that moves in the opposite direction

Question 3

one broken line

Answer 3

can pass other vehicles or switch lines

Question 4

solid line with a broken line too

Answer 4

• on side with solid line, you can’t pass vehicles or switch lanes unless turning into a driveway
• on side with broken line, you can switch lanes and pass

Question 5

double solid lines

Answer 5

you cannot change lanes or pass vehicles except when leaving a highway or turning left

Question 6

one solid line

Answer 6

can pass or change lanes only when conditions make it necessary

Question 7

arrows

Answer 7

• shows which direction you are going in what lane you’re in

- if you have to switch lanes, do so before the solid line comes up to separate the lanes

Question 8

diamond symbol

Answer 8

• indicates reserved lanes for buses, carpools, bikes, etc.

- cannot use or enter these lanes unless you are in one of these special vehicles