On a divided highway you notice a solid yellow line on your right and a solid white line on your left. What does this mean?
Nova Scotia Class 7 overview
Nova Scotia Class 7: Pavement markings and special lanes
Yellow and white lines, broken, solid and double solid centre lines, edge lines on divided highways, climbing lanes, continuity lines and two-way-left-turn lanes.
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Study reference: Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook (2017 revision), Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones — Pavement markings
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On a divided highway you notice a solid yellow line on your right and a solid white line on your left. What does this mean?
- You are in a passing lane
- The lanes are about to merge
- You are driving the wrong way
- You are on an exit ramp
The centre lane is marked as a two-way-left-turn lane. A slow truck is ahead of you. May you use the centre lane to pass it?
- Only if you signal first
- No, the lane is only for left turns
- Yes, if no one is turning
- Yes, if you stay in it for under 100 metres
When do the rules for solid and broken lines not apply?
- When the lines are not clearly visible
- When traffic behind you is impatient
- When you are late for work
- When you are driving under the limit
You are passing in the left lane of a climbing lane and reach the solid line where it ends. What should you do?
- Sound your horn and move right
- Stop trying to pass and stay behind
- Pass on the shoulder instead
- Finish the pass by speeding up
The centre line has a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line. The broken line is on your side. What may you do?
- Never pass on this stretch
- Pass only on the right
- Pass only if the other lane is empty for 1 km
- Pass with care when it is safe
Where is a single solid yellow edge line used on a divided highway?
- Along the left edge of your lanes
- Along the right edge of your lanes
- Between two lanes going the same way
- Across the road at intersections
A two-lane road has a broken yellow centre line. What does it allow?
- Passing for trucks only
- Passing for the right lane only
- No passing in either direction
- Passing with care in both directions
On a multi-lane road, what do white lane lines separate?
- Lanes moving in the same direction
- Turning lanes from bus lanes
- The road from the shoulder only
- Lanes moving in opposite directions
The centre of the road is marked with continuous double solid yellow lines. May you cross them to pass?
- No, not in either direction
- Only to pass a slow vehicle
- Yes, if the road ahead is clear
- Yes, but only in daylight
You plan to use a two-way-left-turn lane. When should you move into it?
- Close to where you will turn
- As soon as the lane begins
- Only after stopping in your lane
- At least one block before the turn
What do yellow lines on the road separate?
- Traffic moving in the same direction
- Parking spaces from travel lanes
- Bicycle lanes from car lanes
- Traffic moving in opposite directions
What do continuity lines at highway ramps show?
- Where the through lane and the ramp separate
- Where you must stop
- Where the speed limit changes for the exit ramp
- Where passing is allowed
On a hill with a climbing lane, a sign says to use four-way flashers below 70 km/h. Your vehicle is slowing to 60 km/h. What should you do?
- Move to the left lane
- Pull onto the shoulder and stop until traffic clears
- Sound your horn as you climb
- Turn on your four-way flashers and keep right
Pavement markings and special lanes: 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 ↗
Pavement markings
- Markings work with signs and signals: they divide lanes, show turn lanes, mark pedestrian crossings, show obstacles and tell you where passing is unsafe.
- Yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions. White lines separate traffic moving in the same direction.
- Broken (dotted) yellow centre line on a two-lane two-way road: passing with care allowed in both directions.
- Continuous double solid yellow centre lines: no crossing to pass in either direction.
- Solid line with a broken line: you may pass with care if the broken line is on your side.
Edge lines and exceptions
- Single solid white line: right-edge line, and guidance between lanes going the same way.
- Single solid yellow line: left-edge line on divided highways. If you see white on your left and yellow on your right, you are going the wrong way.
- A single solid yellow centre line permits passing in either direction when traffic, sight distance and conditions are ideal.
- The solid/broken line rules do not apply when: entering or leaving the highway somewhere other than an intersection; completing a pass begun legally; the lines are not clearly visible; it is reasonable to drive left of the lines because of weather or other conditions.
Climbing lanes and continuity lines
- Climbing lanes let faster traffic pass slower traffic on two-lane highways. All traffic keeps right unless passing.
- Vehicles going under 70 km/h must use four-way flashers where a posted sign on the right says so.
- Pass using the left lane, then return right. Do not try to pass once you reach the solid line at the end of the climbing lane; the vehicle on the right has the right of way.
- Continuity lines: at entry and exit ramps; separate the through lane from the ramp; wider than normal lane lines.
Two-way-left-turn lanes
- Centre lane on some multi-lane roads reserved for left turns by traffic from both directions. Never use it to pass or overtake.
- Where the centre lane is designated this way, drive to the right of the double lines except when preparing to turn left.
- Using it: signal left, check front and rear, shoulder-check left; move in gradually as close to your turning point as possible; do not drive in it for a long distance; stop near the turning point; yield to oncoming vehicles; vehicles approaching in the lane from the other direction must also yield.
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Other topics
- Regulatory signsStop, yield and school zone signs, green-circle and red-slash signs, turn, passing, parking and stopping restrictions, one-way, keep-right, speed limit and accessible parking signs.
- Warning and guide signsYellow diamond warning signs for curves, narrowing roads, merges, lane endings, divided highways, bumps and hidden hazards, chevrons and checkerboards, lane-use arrows and green guide signs.
- Work zone signsOrange work zone signs, general, arrow, specific and human activity signs, traffic control persons, flashing arrow boards, lane closures and the main causes of work zone collisions.
- Railway crossingsThe crossbuck and advance railway warning sign, flashing lights and gates, vehicles that must stop at crossings, what to do if you are stuck on the tracks, and parking near a crossing.
- Traffic signals and crossing guardsGreen, yellow and red lights, right and left turns on red, arrow signals, flashing red, yellow and green signals, lane-control signals, dark signals, pedestrian Walk signals and crossing guards.
- Graduated licensing: Class 7, 5N and restricted stageApplying for a Class 7 learner's licence, the knowledge and vision tests, learner and newly licensed restrictions, curfew, waiting periods, driver training, the restricted individual stage, visitors and new residents, and licence classes.
- Demerit points and losing your licenceDemerit point values for common offences, warning, interview and suspension thresholds for learners, newly licensed and other drivers, probationary and conditional licences, revocation and suspension.
- Right of way, pedestrians and emergency vehiclesIntersection right-of-way rules, marked and unmarked crosswalks, pedestrians at signals, driveways, emergency vehicles, the slow down and move over rule and yielding to transit buses.
- Speed, stopping distance and followingDefault speed limits, 50 km/h situations, school zone limits, stopping distances, driving too slowly, keeping right, the two-second rule, safety scans, blind spots and curves.
- Signals, turning, lane changes and passingSignal lights, hand signals and the horn, right and left turns, turning lanes, lane changes, overtaking and passing, places where passing is unsafe, being passed and backing up.
- Parking, roundabouts and drivewaysWhere you may not stop or park and the distances involved, parallel and angle parking, parking on a hill, roundabouts and rotaries, and entering or leaving driveways.
- Highways, school buses and sharing the road100-series controlled-access highways and interchanges, large commercial vehicles and truck blind spots, school bus lights, motorcycles and bicycles.
- Your vehicle: inspection, equipment, registration and insuranceAnnual safety inspection, tires and studded tire dates, maintenance checks, lighting and horn rules, special flashing lights, loads and trailers, vehicle permits and plates, and mandatory liability insurance.
- Seat belts, child seats and safe driving habitsSeat belt law, child restraints and booster seats, airbags, carrying passengers, driving position, steering, braking and ABS, defensive driving and highway hypnosis.
- Night driving and bad weatherHeadlight timing and dimming distances, glare, rain, fog and snow, hydroplaning, wet brakes, ice and black ice stopping distances, gravel roads, four-wheel drive and winter driving.
- Emergencies and collisionsBreakdowns, brake failure, blowouts, power and headlight failure, a stuck gas pedal, fires, skids, wheels off the pavement, animals, water, downed wires, snow plows and collision reporting duties.
- Impaired driving and fitness to driveBlood alcohol limits, standard drinks, roadside screening results and suspensions, the administrative licence suspension, penalties by offence, drug impairment, emotions, vision standards and fatigue.