| Solid/dashed white lines... | Separate lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction |
| A solid white line... | 1. Indicates the outer edge of the traffic lane
2. Only can be crossed if moving to or from the shoulder |
| A double solid yellow line in the center of the road... | Means passing is not allowed in either direction
(Only pass if making a left turn onto or off of the road)
This is called a no-passing zone |
| Double lines ft. a solid and a dashed (broken) yellow line | Don’t pass if the solid yellow line is on your side |
| Solid yellow line on 4-lane divided roadway or 1-way road | Usually marks the left edge of the pavement |
| Diagonal yellow stripes... | Mean the road is narrowing OR there is an obstruction in the roadway |
| White line across a traffic lane before an intersection | Stop behind the stop line if signal or sign says to stop
(Called a stop line) |
| Lane marked w/ a diamond symbol | Is reserved for specific types of vehicles
It may be a: High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane, bus lane, bicycle lane |
| You are allowed to drive on the left of a solid yellow line when... | Instructed to do so by: Construction workers, construction signs, cops, traffic cones, or drums |
| On interstate highways, slower vehicles should travel on the ___ lane, except when passing | right lane |
| If you are driving on a two lane road, it is safest to drive your vehicle... | In the center of your lane.
(Keep as much space as you can between your vehicle and oncoming vehicles) |
| On multilane roads, you should... | Avoid driving alongside other vehicles
(Because someone may crowd your lane or try to change lanes & pull into you) |
| Before every lane change... | 1. Check your mirrors
2. Look over your shoulder, check your blind spots.
Do NOT take eyes off road for more than a second |
| If you want to change several lanes on a multi-lane highway... | Change them one at a time to reduce the risk of accident |
| When entering or exiting a freeway, do not cross... | A solid white line
(The right lane on a freeway should remain for traffic entering or leaving the freeway as much as possible) |
