Utah permit test: pavement markings
Yellow and white lines, passing zones, crosswalks, stop lines and special lanes. 4 questions.
What is the 'gore area' on a Utah highway, and what is the rule for it?
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Sample pavement markings questions
What is the 'gore area' on a Utah highway, and what is the rule for it?
- A The area between solid white lines where a ramp lane joins or leaves the highway; you may not cross or drive in it
- B A shoulder area you may use to stop for a short break
- C A paved extra lane you may use to pass slow traffic
- D A space for merging traffic when the freeway is crowded
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A. The area between solid white lines where a ramp lane joins or leaves the highway; you may not cross or drive in it
The gore area lies between the solid white lines that separate a traffic lane from an entrance or exit lane, or where two highways merge or split. It is against the law to cross over or drive in it.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial), page 41
On I-15, a double white line separates the express (carpool) lane from the general lanes. Where may you move into or out of the express lane?
- A Only at access points marked with white dotted striping
- B Anywhere, as long as you signal for two seconds
- C Only at the start or end of the freeway
- D Anywhere the double line is broken by an exit ramp
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A. Only at access points marked with white dotted striping
It is illegal to cross a double white line. You may enter or leave the express lane only at access points with white dotted striping, which are about 3,000 feet long and located at nearly every interchange.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial), page 50
You come to a flex lane with signals above it. What does a red X over the lane mean?
- A You may use the lane only to turn left
- B You may use the lane after slowing down
- C The lane is open to carpools only
- D You cannot use that lane
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D. You cannot use that lane
Flex lanes can carry traffic in one direction at some times and the other direction at other times. A green arrow over the lane means you may use it, and a red X means you may not.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial), page 49
At a stop sign where no crosswalk or stop line is marked, where must you stop?
- A In the middle of the intersection
- B Only if another vehicle is approaching
- C Wherever you can see best, even past the sign
- D Before the intersection or the stop sign
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D. Before the intersection or the stop sign
Stop behind the stop line or crosswalk when one is marked. If there are no markings, stop before the intersection or stop sign. You must also yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk, even an unmarked one.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial), page 54