Montana permit test: pavement markings
Yellow and white lines, passing zones, crosswalks, stop lines and special lanes. 6 questions.
What does a broken yellow center line mean?
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What does a broken yellow center line mean?
- A It marks a lane reserved for left turns
- B It separates lanes going the same way
- C You may cross it to pass when it is safe
- D You may never cross it for any reason
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C. You may cross it to pass when it is safe
A broken yellow center line may be crossed, but only to overtake or pass when it is safe. Yellow lines always separate traffic moving in opposite directions.
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The center of a two-lane road has a solid yellow line on your side and a dashed yellow line on the other side. What does this mean?
- A You may not pass; drivers on the other side may
- B You may pass whenever no oncoming traffic is in sight
- C Both directions may pass with care
- D Neither direction may pass
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A. You may not pass; drivers on the other side may
When a solid and a dashed yellow line run together, the line nearest you is the one that applies. A solid line on your side means you may not pass; drivers with the dashed line on their side may pass when safe.
Under Montana's rules, when may you cross a solid yellow center line?
- A To pass a slow vehicle when the road ahead is clear
- B To turn left into a driveway, parking lot or road when safe
- C Only when a police officer waves you across
- D Never, under any circumstances
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B. To turn left into a driveway, parking lot or road when safe
A solid yellow line means no passing, but you may cross it to turn into a public or private parking lot, a private driveway, or a roadway, as long as it is safe.
What does a solid white line between two lanes going the same way mean?
- A Traffic on each side moves in opposite directions
- B The lane is reserved for buses and car pools
- C You may change lanes freely if it is safe
- D Stay in your lane unless a special situation requires a change
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D. Stay in your lane unless a special situation requires a change
A solid white line between lanes means stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes. A dashed white line means you may change lanes when it is safe.