Massachusetts permit test: pavement markings
Yellow and white lines, passing zones, crosswalks, stop lines and special lanes. 6 questions.
What does a double solid white line between two lanes going the same direction mean?
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Sample pavement markings questions
What does a double solid white line between two lanes going the same direction mean?
- A You may cross it after signaling first
- B Crossing the lines is not allowed
- C It marks a shared turn lane
- D Passing is allowed with care
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B. Crossing the lines is not allowed
A double solid white line separates two lanes going the same direction, and crossing it is not allowed. Broken white lines are the ones you may cross after signaling.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Class D Passenger Vehicles), page 98
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On a two-lane road, a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line run side by side. The solid line is on your side. What does that mean?
- A You may pass when the road ahead is clear
- B You may pass only during daylight
- C You may pass vehicles going under the limit
- D You may not cross the lines to pass
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D. You may not cross the lines to pass
When the solid yellow line is closer to you, you may not cross to pass. Drivers on the side with the broken line may pass when it is safe.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Class D Passenger Vehicles), page 98
When may you drive a car in a regular bicycle lane marked with solid white lines?
- A During rush hour when traffic is slow
- B To pass a car that is turning left
- C Whenever no bicyclist is in sight ahead or behind
- D Only when turning onto or off the road
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D. Only when turning onto or off the road
Regular bicycle lanes are about five feet wide and marked with solid white lines. Motor vehicles may enter them only when turning onto or off the road, and must look carefully for bicyclists before crossing. Dashed advisory bike lanes are different: cars may use them when necessary but must yield to bicyclists.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Class D Passenger Vehicles), page 99
In Massachusetts, what does red-colored pavement on a travel lane indicate?
- A A lane or stop reserved for public transit
- B A lane that is closed for construction
- C A fire lane where parking is banned
- D A lane where bicycles have priority
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A. A lane or stop reserved for public transit
Red pavement marks travel lanes or station stops used by public transit, such as buses, streetcars and trolleys. Green pavement, by contrast, marks areas where cars and bicycles may conflict.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Class D Passenger Vehicles), page 99