Alberta Class 6: Pavement markings

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1. There are no painted lines at an intersection corner. Is there a crosswalk?

   1. Only when a pedestrian signal is present
   2. Only near schools
   3. No, only painted crosswalks count
   4. Yes, unless a sign prohibits crossing

2. On a rural highway you see a large X painted across your lane. What does it warn of?

   1. An intersection with no signs
   2. A railway crossing ahead
   3. A lane closed ahead
   4. A no-stopping zone

3. When may a motor vehicle use a marked bicycle lane?

   1. Only to turn or to enter or leave parking
   2. Whenever no cyclists are present in the lane
   3. During evening rush hour
   4. To pass vehicles on the right

4. You are riding in the correct lane. On which side of you should the yellow line be?

   1. Directly under your wheels
   2. It depends on the road
   3. On your right
   4. On your left

5. When may you ride across a painted island?

   1. Only to enter or leave a driveway or alley
   2. To pass a slow vehicle
   3. To get around a queue of cars waiting at a red light
   4. Never, under any circumstances

6. Within an urban area, may you pass safely across a single solid yellow line?

   1. Only on a one-way street
   2. Yes, if it can be done safely
   3. No, it is always illegal
   4. Only to pass a cyclist

7. A lane is marked with white diamond symbols. What does that mean?

   
   1. The lane is for passing slower vehicles only
   2. Railway tracks are ahead
   3. The lane is reserved for certain vehicles
   4. The lane ends soon

8. There is a solid yellow line beside a broken yellow line, and the broken line is on your side. May you pass?

   1. Yes, when it is safe to do so
   2. Only if the other driver signals you
   3. No, the solid line means no passing
   4. Only in an urban area

9. A broken yellow line runs down the centre of a two-lane road. What does it mean for you?

   1. You may pass when it is safe
   2. You may pass only motorcycles
   3. You must stay in the right portion of your lane
   4. Passing is never allowed

10. What do yellow lines separate?

    1. Bicycle lanes from car lanes
    2. Traffic moving in opposite directions
    3. Traffic moving in the same direction
    4. Parking from travel lanes

11. What is this centre lane, shown by this sign, used for?

    
    1. Emergency vehicles only
    2. Left turns by traffic from both directions
    3. Passing slow vehicles
    4. Parking and deliveries during off-peak hours

12. What does a wide white stop line across your lane show?

    1. The start of a bicycle lane that crosses your path
    2. A speed bump ahead
    3. Where to stop at the intersection or crossing
    4. Where passing begins

13. What does a solid white line between two lanes going the same way mean?

    1. Do not change lanes across it
    2. The lane is for buses
    3. Lane changes are allowed with care
    4. Passing is allowed on the left only