Missouri permit test: pavement markings
Yellow and white lines, passing zones, crosswalks, stop lines and special lanes. 5 questions.
What does a yellow line on the road tell you?
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Sample pavement markings questions
What does a yellow line on the road tell you?
- A Traffic on the other side moves in the opposite direction
- B Traffic on the other side moves in the same direction
- C The lane is reserved for buses
- D You are next to the right edge of the road
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A. Traffic on the other side moves in the opposite direction
Yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions, and white lines separate traffic moving the same way. If the line on your left is yellow, oncoming traffic is on the other side.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide, page 44
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On a two-lane road, there is a solid yellow line on your side of the center line. What does it mean?
- A You may pass if no cars are coming
- B Passing is allowed only for trucks
- C The road is about to become one-way
- D Do not pass
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D. Do not pass
A solid yellow line on your side marks a no passing zone, used on hills and curves where you cannot see far enough ahead to pass safely. Complete any pass before you enter the zone.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide, page 44
On a four-lane road, the center is marked with two solid yellow lines. When may you cross them to pass?
- A When the road ahead is clear for a long distance
- B Never
- C When passing a slow farm vehicle
- D When traffic is light at night
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B. Never
Two solid yellow lines mark the center of a four-lane road and separate opposite directions. You should never cross them to pass.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide, page 44
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How far may you travel in a two-way left-turn lane before turning?
- A No more than 200 feet
- B No more than 1,000 feet
- C No more than 500 feet
- D As far as you need to reach your turn
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C. No more than 500 feet
A two-way left-turn lane is only for slowing or stopping before a left turn. You may not travel in it for more than 500 feet, and you should not use it when entering from a side street.
Source: Missouri Driver Guide, page 28