Idaho permit test: pavement markings
Yellow and white lines, passing zones, crosswalks, stop lines and special lanes. 5 questions.
You are on a road with double solid yellow center lines. When may you cross them?
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Sample pavement markings questions
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You are on a road with double solid yellow center lines. When may you cross them?
- A To turn left into or out of a driveway or business entrance
- B To pass a slow vehicle when no traffic is coming
- C Only to make a U-turn in a business district
- D Never, under any circumstances
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A. To turn left into or out of a driveway or business entrance
Double solid yellow lines mean no passing from either direction. You may cross them only to turn, such as turning left into or out of a driveway or business entrance, when it is safe.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook, page 58
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The center of the road has a solid yellow line on your side and a dashed yellow line on the other side. What does this mean?
- A Drivers in both directions may pass whenever it is safe
- B Neither direction may pass
- C You may pass, but drivers on the other side may not
- D You may not pass, but drivers on the dashed side may
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D. You may not pass, but drivers on the dashed side may
With one solid and one dashed yellow line, only traffic in the lane next to the dashed line may cross to pass. The solid line on your side means passing is not allowed for you.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook, page 58
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How may you use a shared center turn lane marked with solid and dashed yellow lines on each side?
- A To pass slower traffic on a two-lane road
- B Only to make a left turn or a permitted U-turn
- C To travel in until you reach the block you want
- D To stop and wait while a passenger gets out
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B. Only to make a left turn or a permitted U-turn
Shared center lanes are reserved for left turns, or U-turns where permitted, from either direction. You may not travel in them or interfere with another vehicle preparing to turn.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook, page 58
What do double solid white lines between lanes going the same direction mean?
- A Lane changes are allowed when it is safe
- B Lane changes are discouraged but legal
- C Lane changes are prohibited
- D The lanes ahead carry traffic in opposite directions
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C. Lane changes are prohibited
Double solid white lane lines prohibit lane changes. A single solid white line means you should avoid changing lanes, and dashed white lines allow lane changes when safe.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook, page 59