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Driver's Permit Knowledge Test (U.S.)

Pavement markings: practice questions

Our Driver's Permit bank has 11 questions on this topic. Here are 5 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.

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Question 1

What is the wide white line across a lane at an intersection?

  1. A bicycle crossing
  2. The stop line, where you must stop
  3. A parking line
  4. A line marking the edge of a pedestrian lane
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B. The stop line, where you must stop — If there is no stop line, stop before the crosswalk.

Question 2

What do diamond symbols painted on a lane mean?

  1. The lane is reserved for special vehicles, such as HOV, buses or bicycles
  2. The lane is for trucks
  3. The lane has potholes
  4. The lane is closed
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A. The lane is reserved for special vehicles, such as HOV, buses or bicycles — Check the signs for who may use it and when.

Question 3

What do white diagonal crosshatch lines on the pavement mean?

  1. Do not drive or park in this area
  2. A passing zone
  3. Parking is allowed only for loading and unloading
  4. A bus stop
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A. Do not drive or park in this area — Crosshatching often marks areas next to ramps and parking for people with disabilities.

Question 4

What is a center lane with yellow lines on both sides (solid outside, broken inside) used for?

  1. Parking
  2. Emergency vehicles only
  3. Left turns by traffic from both directions (two-way left-turn lane)
  4. Passing
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C. Left turns by traffic from both directions (two-way left-turn lane) — Do not use it for passing or as a travel lane.

Question 5

What does a broken white line between lanes mean?

  1. Traffic flows in opposite directions
  2. You may never change lanes
  3. You may change lanes when it is safe
  4. The lane is ending
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C. You may change lanes when it is safe — A solid white line discourages or prohibits lane changes.

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