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Question 1Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

Under Georgia law, when a traffic light is showing a steady red circular signal, what must a driver do before entering the intersection?

  1. Slow to 15 mph and proceed if no traffic is visible
  2. Stop only if pedestrians are present in the crosswalk
  3. Yield to cross traffic without stopping, since the red light is advisory
  4. Come to a complete stop at the stop line or before the crosswalk, then remain stopped until the light turns green or a permitted turn is made Correct answer.

Explanation

A steady red circular signal requires a full stop at the marked stop line or, if none exists, before the crosswalk or intersection. The driver must stay stopped until the signal changes or a lawful right turn on red is completed after yielding. Rolling slowly through a red is not permitted in Georgia.

Question 2Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A driver facing a flashing yellow circular signal at an intersection should proceed in which manner?

  1. Slow down and proceed with caution, yielding to vehicles and pedestrians already in the intersection Correct answer.
  2. Stop completely, then go when clear
  3. Speed up to clear the intersection before the light changes
  4. Treat it as a red light and wait for it to turn green

Explanation

A flashing yellow circular signal warns drivers to proceed cautiously after slowing down, without being required to stop. They must yield the right of way to any traffic or pedestrians lawfully within the intersection. The signal is not a stop command.

Question 3Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

In Georgia, a right turn at a steady red light is permitted only when which condition is met?

  1. The driver remains stopped for at least 30 seconds before turning
  2. The driver flashes headlights to warn cross traffic first
  3. The driver is in the leftmost lane of a multi-lane road
  4. The driver has come to a complete stop, yields to traffic and pedestrians, and no sign prohibits the turn Correct answer.

Explanation

Georgia allows a right turn on a steady red after a complete stop, provided the driver yields to pedestrians and other traffic lawfully using the intersection. A sign such as NO TURN ON RED overrides this permission. The turn must be made from the proper right-turn position, not from the left lane.

Question 4Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A driver approaches a steady yellow circular signal and cannot stop safely before the intersection. What is the correct action?

  1. Reverse to the previous stop line
  2. Proceed through the intersection with caution Correct answer.
  3. Sound the horn and stop in the crosswalk
  4. Stop abruptly in the intersection

Explanation

A steady yellow signal warns that the light is changing to red and means stop if it can be done safely. When stopping would be unsafe, the driver should continue carefully through the intersection. Stopping suddenly in the intersection or crosswalk creates a hazard.

Question 5Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

What must a driver do when approaching a flashing red circular signal at an intersection?

  1. Come to a complete stop, yield to traffic and pedestrians, then proceed when safe Correct answer.
  2. Slow down and proceed without stopping
  3. Stop only if another vehicle is already in the intersection
  4. Wait for a flagger to wave them through

Explanation

A flashing red signal functions like a stop sign: the driver must stop completely, yield the right of way, and proceed only when it is safe. Yielding applies to cross traffic and pedestrians. Proceeding without stopping is a violation.

Question 6Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A green arrow pointing left is displayed at the same time as a circular red signal. What does this allow a driver in the left-turn lane to do?

  1. Proceed with the protected left turn, since oncoming traffic is stopped Correct answer.
  2. Turn left after stopping and checking for pedestrians
  3. Turn left only if the circular red changes to green
  4. Turn left only after yielding to oncoming traffic

Explanation

A green arrow gives a protected movement, meaning conflicting traffic faces a red signal. The driver may complete the indicated turn without yielding to oncoming vehicles, though pedestrians must still be respected. The circular red applies to other movements, not the arrow.

Question 7Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

When a driver turns left at an intersection with a circular green signal and no green arrow, the driver must do which of the following?

  1. Turn from any lane as long as the signal is green
  2. Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before completing the turn Correct answer.
  3. Wait for a green arrow before entering the intersection
  4. Assume oncoming traffic will stop for the turn

Explanation

A circular green permits the turn but does not protect it; the driver must yield to oncoming vehicles and to pedestrians in the crosswalk. A protected turn requires a green arrow. Turning from the wrong lane or assuming others will stop is unsafe and unlawful.

Question 8Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A driver sees a steady red arrow pointing left. What does this signal require?

  1. Turn left after stopping, since red arrows allow turns on red
  2. Treat it as a yield sign and turn when clear
  3. Stop and do not make the indicated left movement until the arrow changes Correct answer.
  4. Complete the left turn quickly before the arrow changes

Explanation

A steady red arrow is a stop command for the movement it controls, and the driver may not proceed in that direction. Unlike a circular red, a red arrow does not permit a turn on red in Georgia. The driver must wait until the arrow changes.

Question 9Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A pedestrian signal displays a flashing orange hand while a driver is turning right at a green light. What must the driver do?

  1. Sound the horn so pedestrians hurry across
  2. Stop and wait until the hand becomes steady before moving at all
  3. Proceed because the vehicle signal is green
  4. Yield to pedestrians still crossing in the crosswalk before completing the turn Correct answer.

Explanation

A flashing orange hand warns pedestrians not to start crossing but allows those already in the crosswalk to finish. Drivers turning on green must yield to pedestrians lawfully in the crosswalk. The green vehicle signal does not override the pedestrian's right of way.

Question 10Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

Which shape is used for a regulatory STOP sign on Georgia roadways?

  1. Octagon Correct answer.
  2. Diamond
  3. Circle
  4. Horizontal rectangle

Explanation

The STOP sign is the only octagonal sign, a shape chosen so drivers can recognize it from the back or in poor visibility. Its unique shape reinforces the mandatory stop requirement. Other shapes such as diamonds and rectangles carry different meanings.

Question 11Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A yellow diamond-shaped sign with a black symbol is used on Georgia roads to convey what kind of information?

  1. A regulatory requirement that drivers must obey under penalty of law
  2. A construction zone restriction that applies only at night
  3. A guide to nearby services and distances
  4. A warning of a road condition or hazard ahead Correct answer.

Explanation

Yellow diamond signs are warning signs that alert drivers to conditions such as curves, intersections, or narrowing lanes ahead. They call for reduced speed or increased attention rather than imposing a specific legal command. Regulatory signs are typically white rectangles or red-and-white.

Question 12Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

An orange diamond-shaped sign with black lettering is most likely to indicate which situation?

  1. Road work or construction activity ahead Correct answer.
  2. A wildlife crossing
  3. A school zone speed limit
  4. A hospital emergency entrance

Explanation

Orange is reserved for construction and maintenance warnings, so orange diamond signs alert drivers to work zones and related hazards. Drivers should slow down and be prepared for workers, equipment, or lane shifts. School, wildlife, and hospital signs use other colors and shapes.

Question 13Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A white rectangular sign with black lettering stating a speed limit is best classified as which type of sign?

  1. Guide
  2. Warning
  3. Regulatory Correct answer.
  4. Recreational

Explanation

White rectangular signs with black messages are regulatory signs that impose requirements such as speed limits or lane-use rules. Drivers must obey them. Warning signs are yellow diamonds, and guide signs use green, blue, or brown backgrounds.

Question 14Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A driver encounters a circular yellow sign with a black X and the letters RR. What should the driver expect?

  1. A restricted road for recreational vehicles
  2. A roundabout requiring a yield
  3. A railroad crossing ahead requiring attention and possible stopping Correct answer.
  4. A pedestrian crossing with a traffic signal

Explanation

The circular yellow railroad advance warning sign alerts drivers that tracks are ahead, and they should slow down, look, and listen for trains. At passive crossings drivers must yield to trains, which always have the right of way. The sign is not a stop command by itself but signals a serious hazard.

Question 15Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm is stopped on a two-lane road with traffic in both directions. What must drivers approaching from either direction do?

  1. Slow to 20 mph and pass carefully
  2. Stop and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing and the arm retracts Correct answer.
  3. Pass only if no children are visible
  4. Continue at normal speed because the bus is in the opposite lane

Explanation

On an undivided two-lane road, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus displaying flashing red lights and its stop arm. Drivers may proceed only after the lights stop and the arm is withdrawn. Passing a stopped school bus is a serious violation in Georgia.

Question 16Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

On a divided highway with a raised median, when must a driver traveling in the opposite direction from a stopped school bus with flashing red lights stop?

  1. Only if the bus is within 100 feet
  2. The driver is not required to stop because the roadway is divided by a physical median Correct answer.
  3. Only when children are crossing the median
  4. Always, regardless of the median

Explanation

Georgia requires opposite-direction traffic to stop for a school bus only when the road is not divided by a physical median or barrier. On a divided highway with a raised median, vehicles on the other side are not required to stop. Traffic traveling behind the bus must still stop.

Question 17Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A driver approaches an intersection where a stop sign has been knocked down and no signal is operating. What rule governs the right of way?

  1. The driver who arrives first proceeds first, and if vehicles arrive at the same time the driver on the right has the right of way Correct answer.
  2. The largest vehicle always has the right of way
  3. The driver traveling straight always yields to turning vehicles
  4. The driver on the left always goes first

Explanation

When no sign or signal controls an intersection, the first vehicle to arrive and stop has the right of way. If two vehicles arrive at approximately the same time, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right. Vehicle size and travel direction do not determine priority.

Question 18Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A driver enters a roundabout in Georgia. Who has the right of way?

  1. The vehicle approaching from the left outside the roundabout
  2. Whichever driver sounds the horn first
  3. Traffic already circulating in the roundabout Correct answer.
  4. The entering driver, because entering vehicles move faster

Explanation

Roundabouts in Georgia require entering drivers to yield to vehicles already circulating within the circle. Drivers should enter to the right and proceed counterclockwise. Horn use never creates a right of way.

Question 19Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

Two vehicles reach a four-way stop at the same moment, one intending to go straight and the other intending to turn left. Which driver has the right of way?

  1. The driver in the larger vehicle
  2. The driver going straight Correct answer.
  3. Neither; both must wait for a signal
  4. The left-turning driver, because turning requires more time

Explanation

At a four-way stop, when vehicles arrive simultaneously, the driver on the right normally has priority, and a vehicle going straight has priority over one turning left across its path. The left-turning driver must yield and wait for a safe gap. Waiting for a signal is unnecessary at a stop-sign intersection.

Question 20Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A solid yellow center line on a two-lane road indicates which restriction?

  1. Traffic must drive in the center of the roadway
  2. Passing is prohibited for traffic on the side of the solid line, though left turns into driveways may be allowed Correct answer.
  3. The lane may be used for parking during rush hour
  4. Passing is permitted in both directions when clear

Explanation

A solid yellow center line marks the left edge of the travel lane and prohibits passing for traffic on that side of the line. Drivers may still make left turns across it into driveways or side roads where permitted. A broken yellow line on the driver's side would allow passing when safe.

Question 21Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A two-lane road has a broken yellow line on the driver's side of the center. What does this permit?

  1. Passing only if the vehicle ahead is a truck
  2. Passing when it can be done safely and no other restriction applies Correct answer.
  3. Passing only at night
  4. Driving in the oncoming lane for extended distances

Explanation

A broken yellow line on the driver's side of the center permits passing when there is a clear view and safe gap. The driver must complete the pass before the line becomes solid. Extended travel in the oncoming lane is never permitted.

Question 22Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A driver sees a double solid yellow center line. What does this marking mean?

  1. The lane is reserved for buses and carpools
  2. The road is one-way in the driver's direction
  3. Passing is permitted for both directions if traffic is light
  4. Passing is prohibited in both directions, though left turns across the line may be allowed Correct answer.

Explanation

Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing for traffic in both directions because visibility or road conditions make it unsafe. Drivers may still cross the lines to make a left turn into a driveway or side road where lawful. They do not indicate a one-way road or a reserved lane.

Question 23Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A solid white line separates two lanes traveling in the same direction. What does this line indicate?

  1. The right lane is ending immediately
  2. The left lane is reserved for passing only
  3. Lane changes are discouraged and should be made only when necessary and safe Correct answer.
  4. Lane changes are prohibited at all times

Explanation

A solid white line between same-direction lanes discourages lane changes, though they are not absolutely prohibited when necessary and safe. Drivers should generally stay in their lane where the line is solid. A broken white line indicates lane changes are permitted.

Question 24Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

What does a white painted arrow in a travel lane indicate?

  1. The direction or movement that drivers in that lane must follow Correct answer.
  2. The lane is closed ahead
  3. A pedestrian crossing is approaching
  4. The lane may be used for parking during certain hours

Explanation

White arrows painted in a lane tell drivers the movement that lane is designated for, such as straight, left, or right. Drivers should position themselves in the correct lane early to follow the required movement. Ignoring the arrow can result in an improper turn.

Question 25Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A driver is traveling in a lane marked with a white diamond symbol. What does this marking signify?

  1. The lane is a designated bicycle lane
  2. The lane is for emergency vehicles only
  3. The lane is open to all traffic at all times
  4. The lane is reserved for high-occupancy vehicles, buses, or carpools as posted Correct answer.

Explanation

The white diamond symbol marks a preferential lane reserved for high-occupancy vehicles, buses, or carpools according to posted signs. Solo drivers using the lane outside permitted hours may be cited. Bicycle lanes use a different bicycle symbol.

Question 26Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A driver approaches a steady circular yellow traffic signal at an intersection. Under Georgia law, what does this signal mean?

  1. The driver must accelerate to clear the intersection before the red light appears
  2. The signal is about to turn red, so the driver should stop if it can be done safely Correct answer.
  3. The driver must come to a complete stop and remain stopped until the light turns green
  4. The driver may proceed without caution because yellow grants the right of way

Explanation

A steady circular yellow signal is a warning that the green interval is ending and a red signal will follow. Georgia law requires the driver to stop before entering the intersection if stopping can be done safely; otherwise the driver may proceed through with caution.

Question 27Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A driver faces a steady circular red signal but wishes to turn right onto a two-way street. What does Georgia law allow?

  1. Turning right without stopping whenever no vehicle is visible in either direction
  2. Turning right after a complete stop, unless a sign prohibits the turn, yielding to traffic and pedestrians Correct answer.
  3. Turning right after slowing to a rolling yield, treating the signal as a stop sign
  4. Turning right only after the light turns green, since red always bars all movement

Explanation

Georgia follows the permissive-right-turn-on-red rule: after coming to a complete stop, a driver may turn right unless a sign at that location prohibits it. The driver must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk and to vehicles approaching on the cross street.

Question 28Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A driver sees a steady circular green signal but traffic ahead has backed up beyond the intersection. What should the driver do?

  1. Enter the intersection and stop on the crosswalk to hold a place in line
  2. Stay behind the stop line until there is room to clear the intersection completely Correct answer.
  3. Enter the intersection and wait in the middle until traffic ahead moves
  4. Sound the horn and proceed, since green gives an absolute right to enter

Explanation

A green signal permits movement but does not authorize blocking an intersection. A driver should not enter unless there is space to clear it fully, and stopping on a crosswalk or in the intersection obstructs cross traffic and pedestrians.

Question 29Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A driver approaches a flashing circular red signal at an intersection. What is required?

  1. Stop and wait for the signal to become a steady green before moving
  2. Treat it exactly like a steady red and remain stopped until a green arrow appears
  3. Come to a complete stop, then proceed when it is safe, following right-of-way rules Correct answer.
  4. Slow down and proceed only if no vehicle is close, without a full stop

Explanation

A flashing circular red signal functions like a stop sign: the driver must stop completely, then may proceed when the way is clear while yielding under normal right-of-way rules. It does not require waiting for a green indication.

Question 30Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A driver approaches an intersection displaying a flashing circular yellow signal. What does this indicate?

  1. Come to a complete stop before entering the intersection
  2. Proceed with caution because the signal warns of a hazard or a crossing where care is needed Correct answer.
  3. The signal is broken and the driver should treat the intersection as uncontrolled
  4. Yield only to vehicles approaching from the right, then proceed at speed

Explanation

A flashing yellow signal cautions drivers to slow down and proceed carefully, typically because of a hazard, an unusual intersection, or a lower-priority crossing. It never requires a stop by itself.

Question 31Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A driver sees a white rectangular sign with black symbols showing a bicycle and a pedestrian. This sign is best described as which type?

  1. A regulatory sign that states a legal requirement
  2. A construction sign that marks a temporary work zone
  3. A guide sign that gives route and destination information
  4. A warning sign that alerts to a shared path or crossing Correct answer.

Explanation

White rectangular signs with black symbols are generally regulatory, but the specific combination of a bicycle and pedestrian symbol on a warning-style sign alerts drivers to a shared path or crossing ahead. The purpose is to warn of a condition rather than to impose a specific command like a speed limit.

Question 32Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A driver encounters a pennant-shaped yellow sign on the left side of a two-lane road. What does this sign indicate?

  1. A railroad crossing is immediately ahead
  2. The start of a no-passing zone in the driver's direction Correct answer.
  3. The roadway narrows to a single lane
  4. A school zone speed limit is in effect

Explanation

The pennant-shaped yellow sign, mounted on the left side of the road, marks the beginning of a no-passing zone for traffic in that direction. It is the only standard sign in that shape, which makes it recognizable even when its legend is obscured.

Question 33Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A driver sees a yellow diamond sign showing a black truck on a downgrade. What should the driver expect?

  1. A steep descent where heavy vehicles may travel slowly and braking distance increases Correct answer.
  2. An area where trucks are prohibited from entering
  3. A weigh station where all trucks must stop for inspection
  4. A lane reserved exclusively for trucks on the upcoming grade

Explanation

Yellow diamond warning signs with a truck on a slope indicate a steep downgrade ahead. Drivers should anticipate slow-moving heavy vehicles and adjust speed, since gravity increases stopping distances and brake fade is a risk on long descents.

Question 34Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A driver approaches a yellow diamond sign depicting a curve with an advisory speed plaque reading 25 mph. How should the driver interpret this?

  1. The safe speed through the curve is about 25 mph, and exceeding it may be unsafe even if the posted limit is higher Correct answer.
  2. The 25 mph applies only to trucks and buses, not to passenger cars
  3. The legal speed limit drops to 25 mph at the sign until a new limit is posted
  4. The plaque is a suggestion that has no bearing on safe operation

Explanation

An advisory speed plaque on a warning sign states the speed at which the curve or condition can be negotiated safely under normal conditions. It is not itself a posted legal limit, but exceeding it can be unsafe and can support a citation for driving too fast for conditions.

Question 35Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A driver sees a red circle with a diagonal slash over a black left-turn arrow on a white background. What does this sign mean?

  1. Left turns must be made from the center lane only
  2. Left turns are prohibited at this location Correct answer.
  3. A left-turn lane begins just ahead
  4. Left turns are permitted only during certain hours

Explanation

A red circle with a diagonal slash over a black symbol is the standard prohibition symbol, so this sign forbids left turns. The restriction applies at that location unless a supplemental plaque states conditions.

Question 36Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A driver on a two-way street approaches a stop sign and sees a white painted stop line across the lane. Where must the driver stop?

  1. Before the stop line, so the vehicle does not cross it Correct answer.
  2. At the edge of the crosswalk beyond the stop line
  3. Anywhere within ten feet of the sign
  4. With the front bumper just past the line for a better view

Explanation

A stop line marks the point behind which a vehicle must stop, keeping the crosswalk and intersection clear. If no line is present, the driver stops before the crosswalk or at the edge of the intersecting roadway.

Question 37Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A driver approaches a railroad crossing with flashing red lights and the gate beginning to lower. What must the driver do?

  1. Stop only if a train is visible in the distance
  2. Proceed quickly around the gate before the train arrives
  3. Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing and the gate is fully raised Correct answer.
  4. Slow down and cross if the gate has not yet reached the roadway

Explanation

Flashing red lights and a lowering gate require a driver to stop and stay stopped until the signals stop and the gate is fully raised. Driving around or under a gate is unlawful and extremely dangerous.

Question 38Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A driver approaches a railroad crossing with no lights or gate and sees a crossbuck sign. What does the crossbuck indicate?

  1. The driver has the right of way over trains because no active warning exists
  2. The crossing is abandoned and no train will use the tracks
  3. The driver must stop completely at all times before crossing
  4. The driver must yield the right of way to trains and may proceed only when tracks are clear Correct answer.

Explanation

A crossbuck marks a passive railroad crossing where the driver must look and listen and yield to any approaching train. A complete stop is required only when a train is approaching or when a separate stop sign or signal requires it.

Question 39Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A driver is passing a stopped school bus with flashing red lights on a two-lane road and the driver is approaching from the opposite direction. What is required?

  1. Continue at the posted speed because the bus serves the other direction
  2. Stop only if children are visible beside the bus
  3. Stop and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing Correct answer.
  4. Slow to 25 mph and pass carefully

Explanation

On an undivided two-lane road, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus displaying flashing red lights and an extended stop arm. The stop is required regardless of whether children are currently visible.

Question 40Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A driver on a divided highway with a raised median meets a school bus stopped with flashing red lights in the opposite lanes. What does Georgia law require of this driver?

  1. Continue without stopping, because a raised median separates the opposing traffic Correct answer.
  2. Stop only if the bus is carrying children at the time
  3. Stop until the bus retracts its stop arm
  4. Stop, then proceed at reduced speed past the bus

Explanation

When opposing lanes are separated by a raised median or physical barrier, traffic on the other side of the divider is not required to stop for a school bus. The stop requirement applies to traffic on the same roadway as the bus.

Question 41Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A driver is following a slow-moving vehicle displaying a fluorescent orange triangle with a red border. What does this emblem identify?

  1. A slow-moving vehicle such as a farm tractor or horse-drawn carriage Correct answer.
  2. A vehicle carrying hazardous materials
  3. A school bus operating without passengers
  4. A wide load exceeding legal width

Explanation

The fluorescent orange triangle with a red reflective border is the slow-moving vehicle emblem required on vehicles designed to travel at low speeds, such as farm equipment. Drivers should slow and pass only when it is safe and legal.

Question 42Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A driver approaches a work zone where an orange sign shows a worker holding a flag. What should the driver do?

  1. Ignore the flagger if the signal ahead is green
  2. Stop immediately and wait for the flagger to approach the vehicle
  3. Slow down and be prepared to stop or follow the flagger's directions Correct answer.
  4. Maintain speed because flaggers only direct construction vehicles

Explanation

A flagger in a work zone directs traffic and must be obeyed like any other traffic control device. Drivers should reduce speed and be ready to stop or proceed as signaled.

Question 43Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A driver is traveling on a road with a solid white line along the right edge of the roadway. What does this edge line mark?

  1. The right edge of the travel lane, separating it from the shoulder Correct answer.
  2. A lane reserved for buses only
  3. The boundary of a no-parking zone along the curb
  4. A passing zone that opens at the next intersection

Explanation

A solid white edge line marks the right boundary of the travel lane, separating it from the shoulder or roadside. Crossing it to re-enter the roadway is permitted, unlike crossing a solid white lane line between travel lanes.

Question 44Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A driver sees a broken white line separating two lanes that travel in the same direction. What does this marking allow?

  1. Driving on the shoulder to bypass congestion
  2. Turning left across the line at any point
  3. Passing slower traffic by crossing into oncoming lanes
  4. Changing lanes when it is safe to do so Correct answer.

Explanation

A broken white line separates lanes moving in the same direction and indicates that lane changes are permitted when safe. It does not authorize crossing into opposing traffic or driving on the shoulder.

Question 45Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A driver sees a double solid yellow line with one solid and one broken line on the driver's side. What does this pattern mean for the driver?

  1. The driver may pass whenever the broken line is visible to oncoming traffic
  2. The driver may cross the solid line to pass only at night
  3. The driver must treat the marking as a lane ending ahead
  4. The driver may not cross the solid yellow line to pass Correct answer.

Explanation

In a double yellow line with one solid and one broken line, the line nearest a driver controls that driver's side. A solid line on the driver's side prohibits crossing to pass, while the broken line on the other side permits the opposing direction to pass.

Question 46Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A driver approaches a solid yellow line on the left edge of a divided highway's travel lanes. What does this line most likely indicate?

  1. The start of a two-way traffic pattern in the same lanes
  2. A lane where passing on the left is encouraged
  3. A zone where parking is permitted along the median
  4. The left edge of the roadway, separating travel lanes from a median Correct answer.

Explanation

On divided highways, a solid yellow line marks the left edge of the travel lanes, separating them from the median or opposing roadway. Yellow is used for the left edge because it distinguishes the boundary from white right-edge lines.

Question 47Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A driver sees a white diamond symbol painted in a travel lane. What does this marking indicate?

  1. The area is a pedestrian crossing zone
  2. The lane is reserved for high-occupancy vehicles or another restricted use Correct answer.
  3. The lane is about to end and traffic must merge
  4. The lane is designated for trucks only

Explanation

The white diamond marks a preferential-use lane, most commonly an HOV lane reserved for vehicles meeting occupancy requirements. Drivers who do not meet the restriction may not use the lane during its operating hours.

Question 48Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A driver sees a white painted arrow in a lane that curves to the left. What does the arrow require?

  1. The driver may turn either direction once past the arrow
  2. The driver must follow the direction of the arrow when proceeding through the intersection Correct answer.
  3. The driver must stop before the arrow and wait for a green signal
  4. The driver must change lanes immediately after the arrow

Explanation

A white arrow in a travel lane indicates the mandatory direction of travel for that lane, so a driver in the lane must proceed as the arrow directs. Drivers who need a different direction should change lanes before reaching the arrow.

Question 49Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A driver sees a yellow diamond sign reading ONLY with an arrow pointing to the left lane. What does this sign mean?

  1. Drivers in the right lane must stop and yield
  2. Traffic in the left lane must exit at the next ramp
  3. All traffic must move to the left lane because the right lane ends Correct answer.
  4. The left lane is reserved for left turns only

Explanation

A yellow warning sign reading ONLY with an arrow indicates that all traffic must move in the direction shown, typically because a lane is ending. Drivers should merge early and adjust speed to the traffic in the continuing lane.

Question 50Traffic laws, signs, signals, and road markings

A driver approaches an intersection where a police officer is directing traffic with hand signals that conflict with the green light. Whose direction must the driver follow?

  1. The police officer's signals, which override the traffic light Correct answer.
  2. The green light, because signals are the primary control
  3. Whichever direction allows the driver to proceed fastest
  4. The vehicle in front, by following its path through the intersection

Explanation

A police officer directing traffic overrides posted signs and signals, and drivers must obey the officer's hand signals. Following the light instead of the officer can cause a collision and violates the direction of a peace officer.