Delaware permit test: pavement markings
Yellow and white lines, passing zones, crosswalks, stop lines and special lanes. 5 questions.
There is a solid yellow line on your side of the center line and a broken yellow line on the other side. May you pass?
Keyboard: press 1–4 or A–D to answer, Enter for the next question, S to save, R to read aloud, P to pause reading, L to listen and answer.
Sample pavement markings questions
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There is a solid yellow line on your side of the center line and a broken yellow line on the other side. May you pass?
- A Yes, whenever the road ahead looks clear to you
- B No, not while the solid line is on your side
- C Yes, but only if you signal first
- D Only if the driver ahead waves you by
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B. No, not while the solid line is on your side
When a solid and a broken yellow line run together, the line nearest you controls. A solid line on your side means no passing; a broken line on your side means you may pass when safe.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, page 85
What do double solid white lines between lanes going the same direction mean?
- A Lane changes are allowed when safe
- B Lane changes are discouraged but legal
- C Passing is allowed for faster vehicles
- D Lane changes are prohibited
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D. Lane changes are prohibited
A broken white line allows lane changes when safe, a single solid white line discourages them, and double solid white lines prohibit them. More paint means more restriction.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, page 84
When may you cross a solid yellow center line?
- A To pass a slow car on a straight road
- B To turn left into a driveway when it is safe
- C To get around traffic that is backed up at a light
- D Whenever the oncoming lane is empty
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B. To turn left into a driveway when it is safe
Solid yellow lines forbid passing, but you may cross one to turn into a driveway if it is safe. Yield to oncoming traffic before turning across.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, page 85
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A center lane is marked on each side by solid and broken yellow lines, with left-turn arrows pointing both ways. What is it for?
- A Left turns by traffic from either direction
- B Passing slower vehicles in either direction
- C Emergency vehicles only
- D Buses and vehicles with two or more people
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A. Left turns by traffic from either direction
A shared center lane is reserved for left turns, and U-turns where permitted, by traffic from both directions. Enter it only to turn, and watch for drivers turning from the other side.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, page 87