Navigating the Roads, Turning, and Merging and Exiting

Question 1

Single Solid Yellow Line

Answer 1

Marks the center of a road with two-way traffic, do not cross over this line into oncoming traffic, do not pass a vehicle in front of you if there is only one lane of traffic going your direction

Question 2

Double Solid Yellow Lines

Answer 2

Do not pass over double solid yellow lines; never drive to the left of these lines unless you are:

1) In HOV, that designated entrance on the left
2) Instructed by construction or other signs to drive on the other side of the road because the side of the road is closed or blocked
3) Turning left across a single set of double yellow lines to enter or exit a driveway or private road or make a U-turn

Question 3

Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart are considered:

Answer 3

A barrier

Question 4

Broken Yellow Line

Answer 4

Indicated it may pass if the broken line is next to the driving lane and only pass when it is safe

Question 5

Single Solid White Line

Answer 5

Marks traffic lanes going in the same direction and including one-way street

Question 6

Double Solid White Lines

Answer 6

1) Indicate a lane barrier between regular use and preferential use lane such as carpool lane, may also see double solid white lines in or near freeway on and off ramp
2) Never change lanes over double solid white lines and wait until seeing a broken white line

Question 7

Broken White Line

Answer 7

Separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction

Question 8

End of Lane Markings

Answer 8

Ending freeway and street lanes are usually marked with large broken lines

Question 9

Yield Lines

Answer 9

A solid white line of triangles shows approaching vehicles were to yield or stop, also known as “shark teeth”

Question 10

Use the left lane to

Answer 10

Pass or turn left

Question 11

Use the right lane to

Answer 11

Enter or exit traffic

Question 12

Once you start moving through an intersection:

Answer 12

Keep going

Question 13

If you start to make a turn:

Answer 13

Follow through

Question 14

If you miss a turn:

Answer 14

Keep driving until you can safely and legally turn around

Question 15

On a multilane road, the passing lane is:

Answer 15

1) The lane closest to the center divider is used to pass other vehicles
2) It is also known as the fast lane because of faster-moving traffic

Question 16

A Hov lane is:

Answer 16

A special lane reserved for carpools, buses, motorcycles, or low-emission vehicles with decals

Question 17

The road surface in HOV lanes is:

Answer 17

Marked with a diamond symbol and the words “Carpool Lane,” and do not cross over double solid lines to enter or exit an HOV lane except at a designated entry or exit place

Question 18

Center Left Turn Lanes

Answer 18

1) Located in the middle of a two-way street, and it marked on both sides by two painted lines
2) Inner line is broken, and the outer line is solid

Question 19

Use the center left turn lane to:

Answer 19

Prepare for and make a left turn or U-turn and it is not a regular traffic lane or a passing lane

Question 20

You may only drive how many feet in the center left turn lane?

Answer 20

200 feet

Question 21

When turning left from a side street or driveway:

Answer 21

Signal and wait until it is safe and then drive into the center left turn lane and enter traffic only when it is safe

Question 22

Turnout Areas or Lanes

Answer 22

1) Two-lane roads have special turnout areas and lanes, and they usually marked
2) Merge into these areas or lanes to allow the car behind you to pass

Question 23

You must use a turnout area or lane to:

Answer 23

Let other vehicles pass when you are driving slowly on a two-lane road where passing is unsafe and are five or more vehicles following you

Question 24

Bike Lane

Answer 24

1) Establish along the street adjacent to vehicle traffic

2) Defined by a single solid white line that turns into a dashed line near the intersection

Question 25

Buffered Bike Lane

Answer 25

Use chevron or diagonal markings to provide greater separation from traffic and on-street parking

Question 26

Bike Route

Answer 26

Bike route signs and/or shared road markings to designate a preferred route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic

Question 27

Bicycle boulevard

Answer 27

Prioritize bicycle travel on streets shared with vehicle traffic

Question 28

Separated bikeway

Answer 28

Exclusively use of bicyclists and physically separated from vehicle traffic. May include flexible posts, grade separation, inflexible barriers, or on-street parking

Question 29

Shared roadway bicycle markings sharrow

Answer 29

1) Alert traffic that bicyclists can occupy the lane

2) When used appropriately, sharrows help bicyclists maintain a safe lane position

Question 30

To make a right turn:

Answer 30

1) Drive close to the right edge of the road and can drive in the bike lane but wait to enter until about 200 feet from the turn
2) Watch for pedestrians between your vehicle and the curb
3) Begin signaling about 100 feet before the turn
4) Look over the right shoulder and reduce your speed

Question 31

If there is no limit line:

Answer 31

Stop before you enter the crosswalk

Question 32

If there is no crosswalk:

Answer 32

Stop before you enter the intersection

Question 33

Look both ways and turn when it is safe:

Answer 33

Do not turn wide into another lane and complete the turn in the right lane

Question 34

Right Turn Against a Red Light

Answer 34

1) You may turn right at a red light unless there is a “No turn on red” sign
2) Follow the same steps as a normal right turn

Question 35

Right Turn Against a Red Arrow

Answer 35

1) You may not turn right if you are stopped at a red arrow light
2) Wait until the light changes to green before making your turn

Question 36

Right Turn at a Public Transit Bus Lane

Answer 36

1) Illegal to drive, stop, park, or leave a vehicle in an area designated for public transit buses
2) You may cross a bus lane to make a right turn

Question 37

Right Turn onto a Road with a Dedicated Lane

Answer 37

You may make your turn even if there is a red light for vehicles going straight through the intersection

Question 38

If there is a traffic light or sign on the right curb of the right turn lane:

Answer 38

You must obey that light or sign and always yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk when turning

Question 39

To make a left turn:

Answer 39

1) Drive close to the center divider or into the left turn lane
2) Start signaling 100 feet before the turn
3) Look over the left shoulder and reduce the speed

Question 40

If your wheels are pointed to the left, and a vehicle hits you from behind:

Answer 40

You could be pushed into oncoming traffic

Question 41

Left Turn Against a Red Light

Answer 41

1) You may only turn left against a red light when you are: turning from a one-way street onto a (left-moving) one-way street, and make sure there is no sign prohibiting the turn

Question 42

To make a U-turn:

Answer 42

Signal and use the far-left lane or center left turn lane

Question 43

You may make a legal U-turn:

Answer 43

1) Across a double yellow line
2) In a residential district:
- >If no vehicles are approaching you within 200 feet
- >Whenever a traffic sign, light, or traffic light protects you from approaching vehicles

Question 44

At an intersection on a green traffic light or green arrow, unless:

Answer 44

a No U-Turn sign is posted

Question 45

On a divided highway, only if an opening is:

Answer 45

provided in the center divider

Question 46

Never make a U-turn:

Answer 46

1) Where no U-turn is posted
2) At or on a railroad crossing
3) On a divided highway by crossing a dividing section, curb, a strip of land, or two sets of double yellow lines
4) When cannot see clearly for 200 feet in each direction because of curve, hill, rain, fog, or other reason
5) When other vehicles may hit you
6) On a one-way street
7) In front of the fire station

Question 47

Left Turn from a Two-Way street

Answer 47

1) Start the turn in the left lane closest to the middle of the street
2) Use the center left turn lane if one is available
3) End the turn in the left lane closest to the middle of the street going in vehicle’s direction of travel

Question 48

Right Turn

Answer 48

1) Begin and end the turn in the lane closest to the right edge of the road
2) Do not swing wide into another lane of traffic

Question 49

Left Turn from a Two-Way street onto a One-Way street

Answer 49

1) Start the turn from the lane closest to the middle of the street
2) If there are three or more lanes in your direction of travel, you may end your turn in any lane that is safely open

Question 50

Left Turn from a One-Way street onto a Two-Way street

Answer 50

1) Start the turn from the far-left lane

2) End the turn in the left lane closest to the middle of the street

Question 51

Left Turn from a One-Way street onto a One-Way street

Answer 51

1) Start the turn from the far-left lane
2) If there are three or more lanes in your direction of travel, you may end your turn in any lane that is safely open, as shown by the arrows

Question 52

Right Turn from a One-Way street onto a One-Way street

Answer 52

1) Start the turn in the far-right lane

2) If safe, you may end the turn in any lane; signs and pavement marking will let you turn right from another lane

Question 53

Turn at a T-intersection from a One-Way street onto a Two-Way street

Answer 53

1) Traffic going straight through the intersection has the right-of-way
2) May turn either right or left from the center lane

Question 54

When you enter a highway, you will need to:

Answer 54

1) Enter at or near the speed of traffic
2) Merge into highway traffic when safe to do so
3) Merge into a space large enough for your vehicle to safely join the lane
4) Use the mirror and turn signals
5) Turn head to quickly look over the shoulder before changing lanes or merging into traffic
6) Leave three seconds of space between you and the vehicle ahead of you

Question 55

To exit a highway safely:

Answer 55

1) Know exit and be aware of when it is approaching
2) If you plan to change lanes, signal, and look over your shoulder to check your blind spot
3) Change lanes one at a time until you are in the proper lane to exit
4) When exiting, signal your intention for about 5 seconds

Question 56

When crossing or entering traffic from a complete stop:

Answer 56

Signal and leave a large enough space to get up to the speed of other vehicles

Question 57

It needs a space that is about:

Answer 57

1) Half a block on a city street

2) A full block on the highway

Question 58

If you are crossing lanes or turning:

Answer 58

Make sure there are no vehicles or people blocking the path ahead or to your sides

Question 59

Even if you have a green light:

Answer 59

Do not start going across the intersection if there are vehicles blocking your way

Question 60

You must judge whether you have enough space to pass whenever you approach:

Answer 60

1) An oncoming vehicle
2) A hill or curve
3) An intersection
4) A road obstruction
5) A bicyclist

Question 61

Before you pass:

Answer 61

1) Look ahead for road conditions and traffic that could cause other vehicles to move into your lane
2) Only pass when it is safe

Question 62

Do not pass:

Answer 62

1) If you are approaching a hill or curve and cannot see if other traffic is approaching
2) Within 100 feet of or in an intersection, bridge, tunnel, railroad crossing, or other hazardous areas
3) At crossroads and driveways

Question 63

Pass other vehicles on the left. You may pass on the right only when:

Answer 63

1) An open highway has two or more lanes going in your direction
2) The driver ahead of you is turning left, and you do not have to drive off the road to pass
3) You are on a one-way street

Question 64

When you are going to pass on an open highway:

Answer 64

1) Signal that you plan on passing
2) Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot
3) Drive into the passing lane
4) Speed up to pass the vehicle
5) Return to your original lane

Question 65

If a vehicle is passing you or signals that they plan on passing:

Answer 65

Allow the vehicle to pass, maintain your lane position, and do not try to go faster to avoid being passed