Oklahoma permit test: pavement markings
Yellow and white lines, passing zones, crosswalks, stop lines and special lanes. 4 questions.
What does a broken yellow center line mean?
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What does a broken yellow center line mean?
- A Traffic on both sides moves in the same direction, and passing is allowed when safe
- B Traffic moves in opposite directions, and passing is never allowed
- C The lane is for left turns only
- D Traffic moves in opposite directions, and passing is allowed when safe
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D. Traffic moves in opposite directions, and passing is allowed when safe
Yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions. When the yellow line is broken, you may pass when it is safe.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 32
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On a two-lane road there is a solid yellow line on your side of the center and a broken line on the other side. What does this mean for you?
- A You may pass when the way ahead is clear
- B You may never cross the line for any reason, including turning left
- C Only oncoming traffic must stay in its lane
- D You may not pass, but you may cross to turn left
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D. You may not pass, but you may cross to turn left
When the solid yellow line is in your lane, you must not pass. You may still cross it to turn left into a driveway or side road.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 32
On a three-lane road, what is the center lane used for?
- A Passing slower traffic
- B Emergency vehicles only
- C Left turns by drivers from either direction
- D Through traffic during rush hour
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C. Left turns by drivers from either direction
Drivers from either direction may use the center lane of a three-lane road to make left turns. Enter it only to turn left, and never use it to pass.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 32
What does a solid white line between two lanes going the same direction tell you?
- A Traffic on each side moves in opposite directions
- B Passing or changing lanes there is hazardous
- C It marks a bike lane only
- D Lane changes are encouraged
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B. Passing or changing lanes there is hazardous
A solid white line separates traffic moving the same direction where passing is hazardous, such as near an intersection or merge area. Stay in your lane there.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 32