Pavement Markings Flashcards
Yellow Markings
are used to separate traffic moving in opposite
directions (center line) and to mark the left edge of one-way roads and
ramps, two-way left turn lanes, and painted medians.
Solid yellow line
Marks the left edge of one-way roads and ramps
Broken yellow center line
Indicates a
two-way road used for traffic traveling
in opposite directions. Passing is
allowed for both directions of travel.
Double center line consisting of a solid
yellow line and broken yellow line
Indicates where passing is allowed.
A broken yellow line on your side
of the lane indicates you are allowed
to pass. A solid yellow line on your
side of the lane indicates you are not
allowed to pass.
Double solid yellow line
Indicates
passing is not allowed for both
directions of traffic. You may turn
left, to enter or exit a roadway, across
double solid yellow lines after waiting
for oncoming traffic to clear.
Two-way special left turn lane
– If a two-way left
turn lane has been provided, do not make a left
turn from any other lane. It is illegal to travel in
a two-way left turn lane, so enter the lane just
before you want to make the turn. Wait in the
left turn lane until traffic clears and you can
complete the turn.
(You may turn from a side street or
driveway into a two–way left turn
lane. You must stop to wait for traffic
to clear before moving into the lane
to your right. Make sure the left turn
lane is clear in both directions before entering the lane. It is illegal
to use these lanes to speed up and merge with traffic or for passing
cars to access a turn lane at an intersection.
)
Painted median with double solid yellow lines on
both sides
Marks the area between two
directions of travel. You may make a left turn
across a painted median after waiting for
oncoming traffic to clear. You may not use a
painted median as a turn lane. It is illegal to
travel in a median with double yellow lines.
Yellow diagonal stripes
Used
within a painted median to
inform you of fixed objects in
the road ahead or areas where
vehicle use is not allowed. It
is illegal to drive in or make a
turn across these stripes.
White Markings
are used to separate lanes of traffic flowing in the
same direction and mark the right edge of travel lanes. These are also
used for crosswalks, stop lines, symbols, and words
Solid white line
Used for an edge or fog
line to help drivers to stay on the road.
Wide solid white line
Used to direct
traffic into specific lanes, such as turn
lanes, and to separate bike lanes from
other traffic lanes. Crossing a wide solid
white line is permitted but discouraged.
Broken white line
Separates lanes
of traffic going in the same direction.
Crossing a broken white line is permitted
with caution.
Dotted white line
Short dotted lines
placed closer together than a broken line.
Crossing a dotted line is permitted with
caution
Double solid white line -
Means you are not allowed
to change lanes and is
usually accompanied by
a sign prohibiting lane
changes for a certain
distance. Stay in your lane.
Marked crosswalk
Noted by white
lines in an area where pedestrians cross
the road. Stop when a pedestrian is in
the crosswalk.
