You are on a two-lane road and there is a solid line on your left. What does it tell you?
NL Class 5: Pavement markings
Stop lines and crosswalks, yellow and white lane lines, solid and broken lines for passing, lane arrows, painted islands and shared left-turn lanes.
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Study reference: Newfoundland and Labrador Driver's Handbook (2025 edition), Ch. 3 Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings — Pavement markings, pp. 78–80
All 13 questions in this test
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You are on a two-lane road and there is a solid line on your left. What does it tell you?
- The lane is ending
- You may pass with care
- You must keep left
- It is unsafe to pass
Your light is green but traffic is backed up on the far side of the intersection. What should you do?
- Enter and wait in the middle
- Sound your horn to move traffic
- Go around using the turn lane
- Wait before entering the intersection
You must stop at an intersection that has no stop line and no crosswalk. Where do you stop?
- 10 metres before the corner
- In the middle of the intersection
- As close to the corner as possible
- Wherever the sign post is
May you cross the solid yellow line to enter a shared left-turn lane?
- No, never
- Yes, to make a left turn
- Only at night
- Only to pass a slow car
At an intersection with a marked crosswalk, where must you stop?
- At the far curb
- In the crosswalk
- Before entering the crosswalk
- Beside the traffic light pole
An arrow painted in your lane near an intersection points left. What does it mean?
- You may go any direction from that lane
- Traffic in that lane must turn left
- Left turns are prohibited
- The lane ends on the left
There is a broken yellow line on your left. When may you pass?
- Only to pass trucks
- When the way ahead is clear
- Only on weekends and holidays
- Never
What must you do at a painted stop line?
- Stop completely, then yield before going
- Stop past the line to see better
- Slow down and roll through
- Stop only if a car is coming
What do white lane lines separate?
- Lanes going the same direction
- Lanes going opposite directions
- Shoulders from ditches
- Turn lanes from crosswalks
Two solid yellow lines enclose diagonal yellow lines on the road ahead. What should you do?
- Park on it in emergencies
- Use it as a turning lane
- Use it to pass slow cars
- Stay off the painted area
What is the longest distance you should drive in a shared left-turn lane?
- 100 metres
- 50 metres
- 500 metres
- 200 metres
What do yellow lines on the road separate?
- Traffic going the same direction
- Traffic going in opposite directions
- Parking from driving lanes
- Bicycle lanes from car lanes
A centre lane is bordered on both sides by one solid and one broken yellow line. What is it for?
- Buses and taxis only, at all times
- Passing slower vehicles safely
- Left turns by traffic from both directions
- Emergency stopping and breakdowns
Pavement markings: key rules to remember
Our summary of what the official handbook says on this topic, in our own words. Read it before or after the practice questions above, then check the original chapter. Read the official chapter ↗
Road markings at intersections
- Stop line: come to a complete stop; go only after yielding to pedestrians and other traffic.
- Crosswalk: where pedestrians can cross; stop before entering a crosswalk at an intersection and yield to pedestrians.
- No stop line or crosswalk: stop as close to the corner of the intersection as possible, then yield.
Lane markings
- Yellow lines separate traffic going in opposite directions.
- White lines separate lanes going the same direction.
- Solid line on your left = unsafe to pass.
- Broken yellow line on your left = may pass if the way is clear.
Arrows and painted islands
- Lane arrows near an intersection show the direction that lane must go (left; left or straight; straight; right).
- If the road beyond the intersection is blocked, stop before entering the intersection and wait.
- Painted island: two solid yellow lines enclosing diagonal yellow lines; guides traffic away from fixed objects (bridge, island/median). Do not drive over it or use it to pass.
Shared left turn lane
- Bordered on each side by double yellow lines (one solid, one broken).
- For left turns from both directions and into/out of driveways, alleys, parking lots.
- You may cross the solid yellow to enter it. Not a passing lane or driving lane. Do not drive in it more than 100 m.
Other topics
- Sign shapes and regulatory signsWhat each sign shape and colour means, the stop, yield, crossbuck and school signs, red-slash and green-circle signs, speed, turn, parking, one-way, keep-right and accessible parking signs.
- Warning signsYellow diamond warning signs for curves, hills, bumps, merges, lane endings, narrow bridges, divided highways, railway crossings, moose and falling rocks, plus the slow-moving vehicle sign and weather hazard signs.
- Construction zone signsOrange road construction signs, flag persons, survey and maintenance crews, doubled fines, hazard markers, over-dimensional load signs and zipper merge signs.
- Traffic lights and pedestrian signalsSolid and flashing lights, green arrows, right turns on red, police directions, walk and don't walk signals, and pedestrians who are blind or partially sighted.
- Licensing and graduated licensingWho can apply, the written test and 85% pass mark, Class 5I learner and Class 5II novice conditions, the novice driver sign, parental consent, road test timing, renewals and licence changes.
- Registration, insurance and vehicle equipmentRegistering, insuring and transferring a vehicle, penalties for driving uninsured, and the lights, tires, brakes, mirrors and windows the law requires.
- Seatbelts, distraction and fatigueSeatbelts and child car seats, trip planning, aggressive driving, cell phones and other distractions, driver fatigue, fitness to drive and fuel-efficient habits.
- Impaired drivingBlood alcohol limits for learners, novices and full licence holders, what raises BAC, drugs and cannabis, roadside suspensions, Criminal Code penalties, ignition interlock and education programs.
- Demerit points and suspensionsHow demerit points work, the 12-point and 6-point limits, high-risk speeding and stunting suspensions, the driving record, and courses that remove points or are needed for reinstatement.
- Speed limits and following distanceDefault speed limits when no sign is posted, school zone speeds, stopping, reaction and braking distance, the danger zone and the three-second rule.
- Right-of-way and intersectionsUncontrolled intersections, left turns, side roads and driveways, four-way stops, traffic lights that are out, passing-lane merges and yielding to emergency vehicles.
- Turns and roundaboutsLane choice for right and left turns on one-way and two-way streets, double left-turn lanes, two-point, three-point and U-turns, and how to enter, drive and exit a roundabout.
- Passing, lane changes and highwaysSafe passing and where it is not allowed, signalling, lane changes and blind spots, entering and leaving divided highways, cloverleafs, weave lanes, zipper merges, added lanes and shared left-turn lanes.
- Parking and backing upBacking safely, where you may not park and the distances from stop signs, crosswalks, hydrants, bus stops and railway crossings, parking on hills, parallel and angle parking.
- Sharing the roadVulnerable road users, the one-metre rule for cyclists and pedestrians, dooring, construction workers, school buses, emergency vehicles and the slow down, move over law.
- Night driving and bad weatherWhen headlights are required, dimming high beams, glare, overdriving your headlights, rain and hydroplaning, fog, ice, black ice, snow, winter skids and slow driving.
- Emergencies, collisions and mooseEmergency braking with and without ABS, skids, leaving the pavement, collisions and when to report them, avoiding head-on crashes, vehicles in water, breakdowns, equipment failures and moose on the road.