Rhode Island permit test: pavement markings
Yellow and white lines, passing zones, crosswalks, stop lines and special lanes. 5 questions.
What do yellow center lines tell you?
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Sample pavement markings questions
What do yellow center lines tell you?
- A They separate lanes going the same direction
- B They mark the right edge of the road
- C They mark lanes reserved for buses and carpool vehicles
- D They separate traffic moving in opposite directions
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D. They separate traffic moving in opposite directions
Yellow lines separate traffic traveling in opposite directions. If you see a yellow line on your left, opposing traffic is on the other side.
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On a two-lane road, the center has a solid yellow line on your side and a broken yellow line on the other side. What does this mean for you?
- A You may pass whenever the road ahead looks clear of oncoming traffic
- B Drivers on the other side may not pass, but you may
- C Do not pass or cross it, except to turn or in an emergency
- D You may pass only during daylight
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C. Do not pass or cross it, except to turn or in an emergency
With a solid line on your side, do not pass or cross it, except for a legal turn, a breakdown or an object in the road. Drivers with the broken line on their side may pass with care.
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When may you enter a shared center turn lane to make a left turn?
- A Up to a quarter mile before your turn
- B Whenever traffic in your lane is slow
- C Only when you intend to turn within about 100 feet
- D To pass a slower car when you are about to turn soon
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C. Only when you intend to turn within about 100 feet
A shared turn lane is for left turns only. Do not enter it unless you plan to turn within 100 feet. Using it as a travel lane risks head-on crashes with drivers turning from the other direction.
How are bicycle lanes marked on Rhode Island roads?
- A A broken yellow line along the curb
- B A double solid white line with no symbols
- C A solid white line with the words 'Bicycle Lane' and bike symbols
- D Green pavement paint with a broken yellow edge line and diamond symbols
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C. A solid white line with the words 'Bicycle Lane' and bike symbols
In Rhode Island, bicycle lanes are marked with a solid white line, the words 'Bicycle Lane' and bicycle symbols. Do not drive in them, though you may cross one to turn or enter a driveway.