North Dakota permit test: pavement markings
Yellow and white lines, passing zones, crosswalks, stop lines and special lanes. 5 questions.
On a two-lane, two-way road with a broken yellow center line, when may you cross the line?
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Sample pavement markings questions
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On a two-lane, two-way road with a broken yellow center line, when may you cross the line?
- A Never, because yellow lines may not be crossed
- B Whenever traffic in your lane is slow
- C Only to make a U-turn
- D Only to pass another vehicle or to turn left
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D. Only to pass another vehicle or to turn left
Broken yellow center lines are used on two-lane, two-way roads. You may cross them only to turn left or to pass another vehicle, and only when it is safe.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D), 2025-2027, page 20
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The center line on your side is solid yellow and the line on the other side is broken. What does this mean for you?
- A You may not pass, but you may cross the line to turn left
- B You may not cross the line for any reason
- C You may pass if the road ahead looks clear
- D Only the oncoming traffic may not pass
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A. You may not pass, but you may cross the line to turn left
When a solid line is on your side of a broken line, passing is not allowed for you. The solid line may be crossed only to turn left.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D), 2025-2027, page 20
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What do two solid yellow center lines on a two-lane road mean?
- A The lanes travel in the same direction
- B You may pass if no vehicle is visible ahead
- C No passing in either direction; cross them only to turn left
- D Passing is allowed for traffic going uphill
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C. No passing in either direction; cross them only to turn left
Two solid yellow lines on a two-lane road mean no passing in either direction. You may cross them only as part of a left turn.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D), 2025-2027, page 20
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What is the center two-way left-turn lane used for?
- A Driving for long distances in heavy traffic
- B Passing slower vehicles
- C Parking for deliveries
- D Only for left turns by vehicles from either direction
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D. Only for left turns by vehicles from either direction
A two-way left-turn lane is reserved for vehicles turning left from either direction. Passing or overtaking is not allowed in it, because oncoming drivers may be using it at the same time.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D), 2025-2027, page 21