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What do yellow lines painted on the road divide?
- A.Traffic moving in opposite directionsAnswer
- B.Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction
- C.The roadway from the shoulder
- D.Parking spaces from the travel lane
Explanation: If there is a yellow line to your left, traffic on the other side of it is coming toward you. White lines, by contrast, separate lanes going the same way and mark crosswalks, stop lines and shoulders.
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A broken yellow line separates your lane from oncoming traffic. What does it allow?
- A.Passing, when it is safeAnswer
- B.No passing in either direction
- C.Passing only during daylight
- D.Driving on either side of the line
Explanation: A broken yellow line means passing is allowed when it is safe: you may cross it to pass, provided you have a clear view far enough ahead and can return to your lane before meeting oncoming traffic.
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The yellow centre line is solid on your side and broken on the other side. May you pass?
- A.No; you may pass only when the broken line is on your sideAnswer
- B.Yes, whenever the road ahead is clear
- C.Yes, but only at night
- D.Yes, if the vehicle ahead is driving slowly
Explanation: With a broken and a solid line together, the line nearest you is the one that applies. A solid line on your side means passing is not allowed from your direction, usually because sight distance is too short; drivers on the broken-line side may pass when safe.
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What does a double solid yellow line in the centre of the road mean?
- A.No passing is allowedAnswer
- B.Passing is allowed with extra caution
- C.The lane beside you is reversible
- D.The centre lane is shared for left turns
Explanation: Two solid yellow lines mean neither direction may pass. Note the B.C. distinction: a single solid yellow line allows passing with extra caution, but a double solid line does not.
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In B.C., what does a single solid yellow centre line mean?
- A.Passing is allowed with extra cautionAnswer
- B.No passing at any time
- C.The lane is reserved for buses
- D.Passing is allowed on the right only
Explanation: This is a B.C. rule that surprises many learners: a single solid yellow line does not ban passing, it warns you to pass only with extra caution. It is the double solid line that means no passing.
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What does a double broken yellow line on each side of a lane mark?
- A.A reversible lane; a lane control signal shows whether you may use itAnswer
- B.A bicycle lane
- C.A no-passing zone
- D.A passing lane for slow traffic
Explanation: A reversible lane carries traffic in one direction at some times and the other direction at other times. Never enter it on the strength of the markings alone: look at the lane control signal overhead to see whether it is open to you.
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A centre lane is marked with a solid yellow line on the outside and a broken yellow line on the inside of each edge. What is it for?
- A.Left turns by drivers travelling in either directionAnswer
- B.Passing slower vehicles in either direction
- C.Through traffic that wants to avoid the curb lanes
- D.Parking while loading or unloading
Explanation: This is a two-way left-turn lane, handy for turning left in the middle of a block. Vehicles from the opposite direction use the same lane to turn left, so enter it only when there is enough space and watch for them.
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What does a solid white line between two lanes mean?
- A.Do not change lanesAnswer
- B.Lane changing is allowed when safe
- C.The lanes carry traffic in opposite directions
- D.The lane beside it is reserved for buses
Explanation: White lines separate lanes going the same way. A broken white line lets you change lanes when safe; a solid one, such as the line beside a freeway acceleration lane, tells you to stay in your lane.
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What does a white diamond painted on the road surface mark?
- A.A reserved lane, such as a bus or HOV laneAnswer
- B.A pedestrian crossing
- C.A no-stopping zone
- D.A railway crossing ahead
Explanation: The white diamond is the mark of a reserved lane. Signs over or beside the lane say which vehicles may use it, such as buses, HOVs or bicycles, and when the restriction applies.
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You come to a painted island on the road. What must you do?
- A.Keep to the right of it and do not drive on or over itAnswer
- B.Use it to pass a slower vehicle
- C.Stop on it while waiting for a gap to turn
- D.Drive over it to make a left turn
Explanation: A painted island separates or channels traffic just as a raised island would. Treat it as solid: keep to the right of it and never drive on or across it. Remember too that it is illegal to drive over freshly painted, wet pavement markings.