Maryland permit test: pavement markings
Yellow and white lines, passing zones, crosswalks, stop lines and special lanes. 6 questions.
On a two-lane, two-way road, the center line is a single broken yellow line. What does it mean?
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On a two-lane, two-way road, the center line is a single broken yellow line. What does it mean?
- A Passing is not allowed in either direction
- B Only traffic in the right lane may pass
- C The center is reserved for left turns from both directions
- D Passing with care is allowed in either direction
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D. Passing with care is allowed in either direction
A single broken yellow line separates traffic moving in opposite directions and allows passing with care in either direction. You still need a clear view and enough space to return safely.
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The center line has a solid yellow line on your side and a broken yellow line on the other side. May you pass?
- A No; passing is not allowed from the solid-line side
- B Yes, if you can see far enough ahead
- C Yes, but only to pass a slow-moving vehicle
- D Yes, as long as you can finish the pass within 100 feet
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A. No; passing is not allowed from the solid-line side
With a solid line beside a broken line, careful passing is allowed for traffic on the broken-line side but not for traffic on the solid-line side. Look at the line closest to your lane to know what you may do.
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You want to turn left into a driveway across double solid yellow lines. Is this allowed?
- A Yes, you may turn left across them
- B No, you may never cross them
- C Only if a sign specifically permits it
- D Only during daylight hours
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A. Yes, you may turn left across them
Double solid yellow lines mean passing is not allowed in either direction. However, the manual says you may make a left turn across them, for example when turning into a driveway, after yielding to oncoming traffic.
What do double solid white lines between two lanes going the same direction mean?
- A Lane changes are allowed with a signal
- B Passing is allowed, but only into the lane on the left
- C You are not allowed to change lanes across them
- D The lanes carry traffic in opposite directions
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C. You are not allowed to change lanes across them
Double solid white lines separate lanes going the same way and mean you may not change lanes. They may also be used to separate regular lanes from HOV lanes.