Yukon Class 7: Road markings

All 14 questions in this test

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1. How may you use a two-way left-turn lane marked in the centre of the road?

   1. To merge after turning onto the road
   2. To wait while parking on the left
   3. Only to turn left; it is not a merge lane
   4. To pass slower traffic on the left

2. Which way must cyclists travel in a marked bicycle lane?

   1. In either direction if the lane is wide
   2. Against traffic so they can see cars
   3. Only toward the nearest intersection
   4. In the same direction as the traffic beside them

3. How are high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes marked on the road?

   1. Green paint and bicycle symbols
   2. Double yellow lines and red arrows on the pavement
   3. Thick solid or broken lines and white diamonds
   4. Orange cones and dotted lines

4. What does a double solid yellow centre line mean?

   1. Passing allowed when safe
   2. The lane is reversible
   3. No passing allowed
   4. Passing allowed for cyclists only

5. What do white lines on the road separate?

   1. Traffic moving in opposite directions
   2. Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction
   3. Construction zones from open lanes
   4. Two-way left-turn lanes from through lanes

6. What do yellow lines on the road separate?

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

7. You want to park on the opposite side of a street with a yellow centre line. What does the handbook say?

   1. You may not cross the yellow line to park or leave a spot
   2. You may cross it if no traffic is coming
   3. You may cross it if you signal left first and check mirrors
   4. You may cross it only during daylight

8. Where must you stop when a white stop line is painted at an intersection?

   1. Before the line
   2. On top of the line
   3. Past the line at the crosswalk
   4. At the edge of the cross street

9. When may you cross a bicycle lane in your car?

   1. Anywhere, as long as no cyclist is in sight ahead
   2. Where its line is broken, or to use a driveway
   3. Never; you must use another route
   4. Only at signalized intersections

10. The centre line beside you is a solid yellow line, and on the far side of it is a broken yellow line. May you pass?

    1. Yes, but only to pass a slow truck or farm vehicle
    2. No, unless you stay under the limit
    3. Yes, if the road ahead is clear
    4. No; only when the broken line is on your side

11. What should you do at a painted island on the road?

    1. Keep to the right and do not drive on or over it
    2. Use it as a place to wait to merge
    3. Drive over it only to turn left
    4. Park on it briefly with your four-way flashers turned on

12. Why should you avoid driving over pavement markings that were just painted?

    1. The paint can damage your tires
    2. Driving over wet, freshly painted lines is illegal
    3. It voids your vehicle insurance
    4. Only trucks are allowed to cross new paint

13. Your lane is marked on both sides by double broken yellow lines. What does this mean?

    1. It is a bus lane during rush hour
    2. It is a two-way left-turn lane
    3. The lane is reversible; signals show if you may use it
    4. It is a passing lane open to traffic from either direction

14. What does a solid white line between two lanes going your way mean?

    1. The lane ends ahead
    2. Do not change lanes
    3. Passing on the right is allowed
    4. Change lanes only when safe