Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings · topic 3 of 8
Pavement Markings
42 lessons. Below is the start of each.
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Pavement Markings
Generally (Pavement / Highway Markings). Likewise signs, highway markings warn, regulate, and…
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Pavement markings are used to quide and warn drivers, as well as to regulate traffic. Markings may…
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Edge Lines
Solid lines along the side of the road mark the edge of the pavement. Single solid white line…
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Single solid white line
Marks the right edge of the pavement.
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Single solid yellow line
Marks the left edge of the pavement on divided highways and one-way streets.
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Single solid yellow line
Marks the left edge of one-way roads and ramps.
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White Lane Lines
White lane lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. • Single broken white…
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White Lane Lines
White lane lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.
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Single solid white line
Solid white lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. Crossing a solid white…
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Single solid white line
A solid white line marks the right edge of the roadway or separates lanes of traffic going the same…
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Single solid white line
You may travel in the same direction on both sides of this line, but do not cross the line unless…
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Single broken white line
You may cross this line to change lanes when it is safe to do so.
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One broken line
You can pass other vehicles or change lanes if you can do this safely.
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Double solid white lines
Solid double white lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. Crossing a double…
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Double solid white lines
Crossing a double solid line is not allowed.
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Yellow Lane Lines
Yellow lane lines separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.
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Single broken yellow line
Stay to the right of the line. You may temporarily cross this line when you are passing a vehicle…
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Double solid yellow lines
Double solid yellow lines are used to mark the center of the roadway where passing is prohibited in…
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Double solid yellow lines
Vehicles moving in either direction must not cross these lines (unless turning left when it is safe…
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Double solid yellow lines
Indicates passing is not allowed for both directions of traffic. You may turn left across double…
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Solid yellow line with broken yellow line
Double center line consisting of a solid yellow line and broken yellow line. Indicates where…
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Solid yellow line with broken yellow line
If you are on the side with the solid line, you cannot pass or go across the line unless you make a…
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Solid yellow line with broken yellow line
If you are on the side with the solid line, you cannot pass or go across the line unless you make a…
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Turn Lanes
Arrows are often used with white lane lines to show which turn may be made from the lane. Lane is…
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Turn Lanes
Arrows are often used with white lane lines to show which turn may be made from the lane. Two-way…
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Bicycle Lanes
Some roads have pavement markings that show lanes specifically designated for the exclusive use of…
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Bicycle symbol with a double chevron arrow
A shared lane marking, or sharrow, consists of a bicycle symbol with a double chevron arrow above…
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Crosswalks
Marked with solid white lines and sometimes filled with white diagonal or perpendicular lines…
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Stop and Crosswalk Lines
If an intersection is controlled by a STOP sign, YIELD sign or traffic light, you can see a white…
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White Stop Lines
Stop lines show where you must stop for a stop sign or red light. You must stop your vehicle before…
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Arrows
They show which lanes you have to use. In the picture, you can turn right only from the right lane…
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Diamond Symbol
Indicates lanes reserved for buses, HOV (High-Occupancy Vehicles) e.g. car-pools, bicycles or other…
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YIELD sign
You must slow down as you come to the intersection. Be prepared to stop. Let any vehicles…
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Line colors
Solid yellow lines mark the center of the road for two-way traffic. Solid white lines mark traffic…
State-specific: CA
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It is allowed to turn left across a single set of double yellow lines to: enter or exit driveway…
State-specific: CA
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Choosing a lane
Each traffic lane has a reference number and common “speed”. “Number 1 Lane” is the left or “fast”…
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Choosing a lane
It is advised to drive in the lane with the smoothest flow of traffic. If you can choose, pick the…
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Choosing a lane
Changing lanes means: Moving from one lane to another. Entering the freeway from an on-ramp…