Tennessee: Pavement markings — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “What marks a High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane on the pavement?” · “What kind of center line do two-lane highways have?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual" (March 2025 printing), Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security.
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What does one solid white line between lanes of traffic mean?
- You may cross the line to pass if it is safe to do so
- You are in a zone where passing is permitted
- You should stay in your lane and not cross the line to pass
- You are going the wrong way on this road
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Correct answer: You should stay in your lane and not cross the line to pass
A solid white line means stay in your lane and do not cross it to pass, unless an emergency requires a lane change.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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What should you do about a double solid white line?
- Cross it only to pass
- Cross it only at night
- Cross it if traffic is light
- Not cross it
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Correct answer: Not cross it
You should not cross a double solid white line.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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What does a white stop line painted across a traffic lane show?
- Where a vehicle stops before a sign or signal
- The start of a pedestrian walkway ahead of you
- The place where passing is permitted by law
- The edge of the right-hand lane of traffic
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Correct answer: Where a vehicle stops before a sign or signal
White stop lines show where a vehicle stops before traffic signs or signals.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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A stop line is painted where you are required to stop at an intersection. Where must your vehicle be stopped?
- Just past the stop line
- With the front wheels on the line
- Behind the stop line
- Beyond the crosswalk
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Correct answer: Behind the stop line
If you must stop and there is a stop line, the vehicle must be stopped behind it.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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You must stop at an intersection with no stop line, but the crosswalk is marked. Where must you stop?
- Past the crosswalk, at the edge of the cross street
- Before crossing the first line of the crosswalk
- On the far side of the crosswalk
- At the curb of the cross street
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Correct answer: Before crossing the first line of the crosswalk
With no stop line, stop before crossing the first line of a marked crosswalk.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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What marks a High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane on the pavement?
- A solid white arrow with the word ONLY in it
- A diamond-shaped marking in the center of the lane
- A white crossbuck with the letters RR on it
- Two parallel yellow arrows along each lane
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Correct answer: A diamond-shaped marking in the center of the lane
HOV lanes are designated by a diamond-shaped marking in the center of the lane.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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Which vehicles are HOV lanes reserved for during heavy traffic periods?
- Only buses, taxis and emergency vehicles that are responding to calls
- Only vehicles that have paid a special fee to use the lane
- Commercial trucks and vehicles that are pulling trailers or campers
- Buses, vanpools, motorcycles, carpools and other high occupancy vehicles
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Correct answer: Buses, vanpools, motorcycles, carpools and other high occupancy vehicles
During heavy traffic periods HOV lanes are for buses, vanpools, motorcycles, carpools and other high occupancy vehicles.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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How do you find out the minimum number of passengers a vehicle must carry to use an HOV lane?
- Road signs show it
- A painted number inside the diamond
- It is printed on the registration
- A traffic officer at the lane entrance
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Correct answer: Road signs show it
Road signs state the minimum number of passengers and the times the HOV restrictions are in effect.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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Your lane is marked with a curved arrow and the word ONLY. What must you do?
- Turn or go straight, as you choose
- Go straight through the intersection
- Turn in the direction of the arrow
- Turn only if there is no traffic
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Correct answer: Turn in the direction of the arrow
A lane marked with a curved arrow and ONLY requires you to turn in the arrow’s direction.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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Your lane is marked with both a curved arrow and a straight arrow. What may you do?
- Turn only in the direction of the curved arrow
- Go straight only, with no turns allowed
- Turn around at the next opening in the median
- Turn in the curved arrow’s direction or go straight
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Correct answer: Turn in the curved arrow’s direction or go straight
A lane with both a curved and a straight arrow lets you turn that way or go straight.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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What do double or triple arrows on the pavement indicate?
- More than one movement is permitted
- Only one direction is allowed
- The lane is closing ahead
- The lane is reserved for buses
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Correct answer: More than one movement is permitted
Double or triple arrows show that more than one movement is permitted from that lane.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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What do single arrows on the pavement indicate?
- More than one movement is permitted
- The direction is only a suggestion
- Only one mandatory direction is allowed
- The lane is closing ahead
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Correct answer: Only one mandatory direction is allowed
Single arrows mean only one mandatory direction is allowed.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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What color are the center lines on one-way streets?
- Yellow
- Red
- Green
- White
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Correct answer: White
Center lines on one-way streets are white, while those on two-way streets are yellow.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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You find yourself driving with the yellow line on your right. What should you do?
- Speed up and merge left
- Pull over immediately
- Keep going to the next intersection
- Flash your headlights and continue
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Correct answer: Pull over immediately
A yellow line on your right means you are on the wrong side of the road, so you pull over immediately.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 59 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 59)
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The center lane of a two-way, three-lane or five-lane highway is used only for what?
- Turning left
- Passing
- Turning right
- Slow vehicles
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Correct answer: Turning left
The center lane of such a highway is used only for turning left.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 59 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 59)
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What kind of center line do two-lane highways have?
- A single solid white line
- Two solid white lines
- A single broken yellow line
- A broken white line
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Correct answer: A single broken yellow line
Two-lane highways have a single broken yellow center line, and you drive to its right except to pass safely.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 59 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 59)
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What divides a four-lane (or more) highway in half in the center?
- A single broken yellow line
- Two solid yellow lines
- A single solid white line
- Two broken white lines
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Correct answer: Two solid yellow lines
A four-lane or wider highway is divided in half by two solid yellow lines in the center.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual (March 2025 printing), page 59 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 59)