drivers ed Flashcards
(14 cards)
solid white edge line
right roadway edge
solid yellow edge line
yellow roadway edge
dashed white lane lines
between lines of traffic moving in the same direction
indicate that you may change lanes if safe
solid white lane lines
between lines of traffic moving in the same direction
indicate that you may not change lanes
dashed yellow center lines
separate single lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions
Passing is allowed.
solid yellow center lines
on roads where traffic moves in opposite directions
passing is not allowed
dashed yellow along a solid yellow line
passing is permitted on the side of the broken line, but not on the side of the solid line
solid double yellow lines
used where there are four or more lanes with traffic moving
in opposite directions
marks the center of the roadway
may be crossed to make a left turn to or from an alley, private road, driveway, or street.
when required to stop because of sign or signal, you must stop…
before your vehicle reaches the stop line
not all – are marked
crosswalks
on various roadways, – – — may be reserved for special vehicles
one or more
reserved lanes are marked by
signs stating that the lane is reserved for special use
often have a white diamond posted at the side of the road or painted on the road surface
the following apply for reserved lanes
“transit” or “bus”– lane is for bus only
“bicycle”– lane is reserved for bicycle
“HOV”– “High Occupancy Vehicles;” a diamond-shaped marker indicates lanes reserved for vehicles with
more than one person in them. Signs are posted that say how many people must be in the vehicle.
shared center lane
reserved for making left turns or U-turns where permitted but can be used by vehicles traveling in both directions
sometimes becomes a ‘reversible lane’ during rush hours
