Connecticut: Pavement markings — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Which of these does state law permit you to pass in a no passing zone?” · “Yield lines are used at which kind of location?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Connecticut Driver's Manual" (Revised March 2023), Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
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May you pass a bicyclist in a no-passing zone?
- Yes, if you can make the maneuver safely
- No, never in any no-passing zone
- Yes, but only after you sound your horn
- Yes, but only when the bicyclist signals you to pass
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Correct answer: Yes, if you can make the maneuver safely
The manual says you may pass slow moving vehicles, including bicyclists, in a no passing zone if you can make the maneuver safely.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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State law permits passing slow moving traffic in no passing zones. What must you be sure of before you cross a double yellow line to pass?
- The vehicle you pass has an orange triangle
- The road has a paved shoulder
- No one is behind you
- You can see far enough ahead to pass safely
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Correct answer: You can see far enough ahead to pass safely
You may cross a double yellow line in these instances, but you must make sure you can see far enough ahead to pass safely before attempting the maneuver.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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Which of these does state law permit you to pass in a no passing zone?
- Parked or standing vehicles
- Vehicles stopped for a school bus
- Emergency vehicles with lights on
- A line of traffic stopped at a red light
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Correct answer: Parked or standing vehicles
State law permits passing slow moving traffic, pedestrians, parked or standing vehicles, animals, bicycles, mopeds and scooters in no passing zones.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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What do edge lines show?
- Where the edge of the road is located
- Where passing is allowed
- Where you must yield to pedestrians
- Which lanes are reserved for buses
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Correct answer: Where the edge of the road is located
Edge lines are solid lines along the side of the road that show where the road edge is.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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Which edge line is used on the right edge of the roadway?
- Solid yellow line
- Dashed white line
- Solid white line
- Dashed yellow line
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Correct answer: Solid white line
Solid white lines are used on the right of the roadway edge.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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Where are solid yellow edge lines used?
- On the right edge of every roadway
- On the left edge of divided streets or roadways
- Between lanes moving in the same direction
- At the location of a mid-block crosswalk
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Correct answer: On the left edge of divided streets or roadways
Solid yellow edge lines mark the left edge of divided streets or roadways.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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What are lane lines?
- Yellow lines that separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions
- Solid lines along the side of the road showing its edge
- Lines marking where drivers must yield at a crosswalk
- White lines that separate multiple lanes traveling in the same direction
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Correct answer: White lines that separate multiple lanes traveling in the same direction
Lane lines are white lines that separate lanes traveling in the same direction.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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What does a dashed white line between lanes moving in the same direction mean?
- You may cross it to change lanes if it is safe to do so
- Traffic moves in opposite directions on each side of the line
- Lane changes are prohibited
- You must stop before crossing it
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Correct answer: You may cross it to change lanes if it is safe to do so
A dashed white lane line lets you change lanes when it is safe.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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What does a solid white line between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction indicate?
- Change lanes freely whenever the lane beside you is clear of traffic
- Expect traffic to approach from the opposite direction
- Stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes
- Stop before crossing the line to change lanes
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Correct answer: Stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes
A solid white lane line means you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires a lane change.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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What do center lines separate?
- Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction
- Lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions
- The roadway from the shoulder
- The bicycle lane from the travel lane
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Correct answer: Lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions
Center lines are yellow lines that separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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What does a dashed yellow center line mean?
- Traffic moves in the same direction and you may not pass
- Traffic moves in opposite directions and passing is prohibited
- Traffic moves in one direction and lane changes are allowed
- Traffic moves in opposite directions and passing is allowed
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Correct answer: Traffic moves in opposite directions and passing is allowed
Dashed yellow lines separate single lanes of opposing traffic, and passing is allowed.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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Yield lines are used at which kind of location?
- A mid-block crosswalk
- A shared center lane
- A reversible lane
- A fire lane
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Correct answer: A mid-block crosswalk
Yield lines are used where drivers are required to yield, such as a mid-block crosswalk.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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A dashed yellow line runs alongside a solid yellow line in the center of the road. On which side do these lines permit passing?
- On the side of the solid line
- On both sides of the lines
- On the side of the broken line
- On neither side of the lines
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Correct answer: On the side of the broken line
Passing is permitted on the side of the broken line, but not on the side of the solid line.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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Which of these is a reason a driver may cross solid yellow lines?
- To make a U-turn at any point along the roadway, even on a curve
- To make a left turn to or from an alley, private road, driveway, or street
- To stop at the roadway edge and let passengers out
- To change lanes on a road with several lanes in one direction
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Correct answer: To make a left turn to or from an alley, private road, driveway, or street
Solid yellow lines may be crossed to make a left turn to or from an alley, private road, driveway, or street.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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When you are required to stop because of a sign or signal, where must you stop?
- With your front wheels on the stop line
- Past the stop line, in the crosswalk
- Beyond the stop line, so you can see cross traffic
- Before your vehicle reaches the stop line
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Correct answer: Before your vehicle reaches the stop line
You must stop before your vehicle reaches the stop line.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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How are reserved lanes marked?
- Solid red lines painted along both edges of the lane
- Signs saying the lane is reserved, often with a white diamond
- A double solid white line and an overhead flashing arrow
- Green paint covering the whole lane surface
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Correct answer: Signs saying the lane is reserved, often with a white diamond
Reserved lanes are marked by signs stating the lane is reserved for special use and often have a white diamond.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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What does a lane marked “Transit” or “bus” mean?
- The lane is for vehicles with more than one person in them
- The lane is for left turns only
- The lane is reserved for bicycles
- The lane is for bus use only
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Correct answer: The lane is for bus use only
A “transit” or “bus” lane is for bus use only.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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What does a lane marked “Bicycle” mean?
- The lane is reserved for bicycles
- The lane is for bus use only
- The lane is shared with all vehicles
- The lane is for vehicles with more than one person in them
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Correct answer: The lane is reserved for bicycles
A “bicycle” lane is reserved for bicycles.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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What does “HOV” stand for?
- Heavy Occupancy Vehicles
- Highway Operating Vehicles
- High Occupancy Vehicles
- High Output Vehicles
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Correct answer: High Occupancy Vehicles
HOV stands for High Occupancy Vehicles.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)