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A single solid yellow line means

There is 2 way traffic. The yellow line marks the center of the road.

You may not pass on a road with a single solid yellow line when

There is only one lane going in your direction and the solid yellow line is on your side of the road.

A double solid yellow line means

You must stay to the right of the double solid yellow line and not pass it.

You may cross a double solid yellow line when

1. You are in an HOV/carpool lane with an exit opening on the left.

2. There is construction on the road that guides you across the double solid yellow line and blocks your original lane

3. You are turning left across one set of double solid yellow lines onto a private road, driveway, or performing a U-turn

Two sets of double solid yellow lines that are 2+ feet apart mean

that there is a barrier there that you may not cross unless at designated openings

A single yellow broken line means

that there is two way traffic on the road, but you may pass if the broken yellow line is on your side of the road.

A single solid white line means

that there is traffic moving in the same direction, and you may not pass

Can one way streets have single white lines?

Yes

Double solid white lines separate…

regular and preferential use lanes, such as the HOV/carpool lanes

Double solid white lines can be seen

in or near freeway on and off ramps

Can you cross double solid white lines?

No! Wait for a single broken white line to appear on the road before changing lanes.

What do broken white lines do?

They separate traffic lanes on roads that have 2+ lanes in the same direction. You may change lanes and pass.

End of lane markings are

large broken white lines that signal a freeway exit or the end of a lane

Yield lines are

lines of triangles across a roadway that you must yield and/or stop at

When choosing a lane, the left lane is typically used for

fast moving vehicles and passing

When choosing a lane, the right lane is typically used for

1. cars entering or exiting traffic

2. cars entering the road from a curb or shoulder

3. slower moving vehicles

When you are preparing to change lanes, what steps must you take?

1. Signal that you plan to switch lanes. On the freeway, signal at least 5 seconds before changing lanes.

2. Check mirrors and traffic beside/behind you

3. Look over your shoulder in the direction of the lane you are moving to to ensure that the lane is clear

4. Check blind spots for motorcycles, bicyclists, and other vehicles without letting your vehicle drift into another lane

5. Ensure there is enough space for your vehicle in your new lane

Should you stay in one lane as much as possible?

Yes

What is a passing lane?

A lane, often the far left lane that is closest to the center divider when on a multi-lane road, that is used to pass other cars

What is a Carpool/High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane?

A lane reserved for carpoolers, buses, motorcycles, or low emission vehicles with approved decals. The lane is marked with a diamond symbol.

What is a Center Left Turn Lane?

A lane found in the middle of a two way street for left turns and U-turns. The lane is marked with single broken yellow lines on the inside and solid yellow lines on the outside.

How do you use a center left turn lane?

1. Look for other vehicles in the center left turn lane

2. Signal

3. Look over shoulder to check blindspots for bikers, motorcyclists, pedestrians, other vehicles

4. Merge into the center left turn lane

5. Do not drive for more than 200ft in the center left turn lane

Turnout areas/lanes are used for

when you are driving slowly on a two lane road where passing is dangerous and you are being followed by at least 5 cars, and you need to let other cars pass you.

When can a car enter a bike lane?

1. When you are within 200 ft of the intersection where you plan to turn

2. When you are parking

3. When you are entering or exiting a road

What are the three turns in driving?

Right turn, left turn, U-turn

What steps do you take when performing a right turn?

1. Move to the right side of the road. Enter the opening of a designated right turn lane if it is available. Merge into the bike lane within 200 feet of the intersection, checking blind spots to avoid hitting bikers.

2. Check around your car for people with right of way between you and the curb

3. Turn on turn signal at least 100 ft before turning

4. Look over your right shoulder. Slow down and stop at the limit line.

5. Look left, right, and left, and turn when it is safe into the rightmost lane.

Can you turn right when there is a red light?

Yes, if the red light is not a red arrow

Can you enter the public transit bus lane?

No, unless you are making a right turn

What steps do you take when performing a left turn?

1. Move into the lane closest to the center divider. This may either be the designated left turn lane or the center left turn lane.

2. Signal at least 100ft before turning

3. Slow down and look over your left shoulder for people in blind spots.

4. Stop at the limit line

5. Check left, right, and left for potential hazards

6. Turn left

Can you turn left on a red arrow?

Yes, if you are turning from a one way street to another one way street

It is okay to U-turn when

1. You are moving across double yellow lines

2. in a residential district with no approaching vehicles within 200 feet of you

3. At a green traffic light when there is no "No U-turn" sign present

4. You are on a divided highway with a provided center divider opening

It is not okay to U-turn when

1. There is a "No U-Turn" sign posted

2. You are at or on a railroad crossing

3. You are in front of a fire station

4. You are in a business district

5. You cannot see clearly for 200ft in each direction

6. You are on a 1 way street

7. You are on a divided highway and want to cross a dividing section, curb, strip of land, or 2 sets of double yellow lines

When you want to brake, you should

Stop pressing on the accelerator and slowly use the brake pedal. You should not cross the limit line. If you stop behind another vehicle, you should be able to see their rear wheels.

When you want to enter a highway, you must

1. Be in the correct lane on the entrance ramp

2. Merge when safe and do not stop on the road unless oyu have to

3. Use mirrors and turning signals

4. Turn your head over your shoulders quickly before changing lanes or merging

5. follow the 3 second rule for following other vehicles

6. not cross over solid lines when merging and change lanes 1 at a time with signals

When you are merging, how much space do you need?

150ft or half a block on city streets normally. 300ft or a whole block when on the highway.

What is a safe distance away from hills and curves for passing to occur

at least 1/3 mile

When should you not pass?

1. When you are approaching a hill/curve and cannot see approaching traffic

2. When you are at a crossroad or driveway

3. When you are within 100 ft of a bridge, tunnel, intersection, railroad crossing, or other hazardous area

4. When there is not enough space for you to return to your original lane

List the steps for passing

1. Signal that you plan to pass

2. Look over your shoulder and check your blind spots

3. Drive into the passing lane and speed up to pass the other car

4. Signal and return to your original lane

You may pass on the right when

1. You are on an open highway with 2+ lanes moving in your direction

2. The person in front of you is performing a left turn and you can safely pass them from the right

3. You are on a one way street.

When parking on a sloped driveway, you should

turn your wheels so that the car doesn't roll down the street. Leave the car on park and set the parking brake.

When parking facing downhill, you should

turn your front wheels into the curb, or towards the right side of the road.

When parking facing uphill with a curb, you should

turn your front wheels away from the curb and let your car roll back a few inches so that the edge of the wheel gently touches the curb

When parking facing uphill with no curb, you should

turn your front wheels into the curb.

A white curb signifies

you may pick up and/or drop off passengers

A green curb signifies

that there is parking available under a time limit

A blue curb signifies

that the curb is reserved for people with disabilities

A red curb signifies

you should not stop/park at that section of curb

A yellow curb signifies

you may load and unload passengers and/or freight but you cannot stop for longer than the posted time

You may not park

1. Where there is a "no parking: sign

2. at/on a crosswalk

3. On a sidewalk or blocking a driveway

4. in any place that prevents accessibility for disabled people

5. In a low emissions vehicle slot when you are not driving a low emissions vehicle

6. within 3 feet of a disabled persons sidewalk ramp

7. within 15 feet of a fire hydrant or the driveway of a fire station