Minnesota permit test: pavement markings
Yellow and white lines, passing zones, crosswalks, stop lines and special lanes. 4 questions.
You see shorter, thicker white dashes on the line next to your lane. What do they mean?
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Sample pavement markings questions
You see shorter, thicker white dashes on the line next to your lane. What do they mean?
- A You may change lanes freely
- B Your lane is ending
- C Passing is allowed in either direction
- D A bike lane begins here
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B. Your lane is ending
Normal white dashes separate lanes going the same way and allow lane changes. Shorter, thicker dashes warn that your lane is about to end.
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On a two-lane road, the center line is solid yellow on your side and dashed on the other side. May you pass?
- A Yes, if no oncoming traffic is visible
- B Yes, dashes mean either side may pass
- C Only if you return within 100 feet
- D No, you must obey the solid line on your side
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D. No, you must obey the solid line on your side
When a solid line and a dashed line run together, obey the marking on your side. A solid yellow line on your side means you may not pass.
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What is a center lane marked by parallel solid and dashed yellow lines used for?
- A Buses and carpools only
- B Left turns by traffic from both directions
- C Passing slower vehicles
- D Parking during rush hour
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B. Left turns by traffic from both directions
A center left-turn lane is shared by drivers in both directions to turn left into side roads or driveways. It is marked with parallel solid and dashed yellow lines.
A rush-hour reversible lane is marked by dashed double yellow lines. When may you cross into it?
- A Only to pass a slow vehicle
- B Only when an overhead green arrow or sign allows it
- C Only between 6 and 9 a.m.
- D Any time the lane looks empty
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B. Only when an overhead green arrow or sign allows it
Reversible lanes change direction during rush hour. Enter only when the overhead signal shows a green arrow or a sign allows it.