Pavement Markings Flashcards
WHITE LINES (purpose)
WHITE LINES painted on the pavement indicate traffic going in your direction (one way)
SOLID WHITE LINES (meaning)
SOLID WHITE LINES are intended to discourage you from changing lanes. While in some states crossing a solid white line is illegal, it is legal to do so in California, unless the solid white line designates a turn. Keep in mind that the solid white line is there for a reason and is meant to discourage you from crossing. If you decide to cross it anyway, you may be guilty of an unsafe lane change depending on the circumstances. Cross a solid white line only if it is safe to do so.
BROKEN WHITE LINES (meaning)
When a white line is broken, you may change lanes if it is safe to do so.
YELLOW LINES (purpose)
YELLOW LINES mark the center of a road used for two-way traffic.
SOLID YELLOW LINES (meaning)
Solid yellow line means do not pass.
You cannot pass another vehicle when a solid yellow line is on your side.
BROKEN YELLOW LINES (meaning)
Broken yellow lines indicate where passing is permitted. You may pass if the line is broken on your side and the maneuver can be done safely.
DOUBLE YELLOW LINES (meaning)
Two sets of solid double yellow lines that are two or more feet apart sometimes appear as road markings. These lines stand for a solid wall. Don’t drive on or over these lines. You may not make a left turn or U-turn in this space. Cross only at plainly marked openings. Double solid yellow lines indicate that no vehicle may pass. It’s okay to cross a double yellow line to turn left. You may cross it when turning into or out of a private road or driveway. You are also allowed to make a U-turn across a double yellow line when it is safe and legal. You cannot cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle.
Two yellow lines on both sides of the lane-inner line are broken, and the outer line is solid (special)
Two yellow lines on both sides of the lane-inner line is broken, outer line is solid-are used to indicate a center left turn lane.
Edge Of Pavement
Edge lines are used to outline and separate the outside edge of the pavement from the shoulder. Right edge lines are marked with a solid white line and left edge lines are marked with a solid yellow line.
Edge line markings should be used as visual references to guide road users during adverse weather and visibility conditions. especially when driving in fog.
Obstructions
Special pavement markings are used to guide traffic away from fixed obstructions on a road (e.g., bridge supports, medians, or raised islands). If traffic is required to pass only to the right of the obstruction, yellow diagonal approach markings may be placed in the area.
White markings are used when traffic can pass either to the right or left of the obstruction.
