Signals & Pavement Markings

Study questions with answers

12 sample Signals & Pavement Markings questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the official handbook reference. Read through them, then take the quiz above.

1. 1. A steady red arrow is displayed for your lane. What does it require?

   Correct answer: Stop and do not go in the arrow's direction

   A red arrow means stop; you may not travel in the arrow's direction until the red arrow ends and a green arrow or light appears.

   Source: CT Driver's Manual — Traffic Lights and Signals (Arrows)

2. 2. What do dashed white lines between lanes mean?

   Correct answer: You may change lanes when it is safe

   Dashed white lines separate lanes moving in the same direction and mean you may cross to change lanes when it is safe.

   Source: CT Driver's Manual — Pavement Markings (Lane Lines)

3. 3. On the roadway, what does a solid white line on the far right edge represent?

   Correct answer: The right edge of the road

   A solid white edge line marks the right-hand boundary of the roadway.

   Source: CT Driver's Manual — Pavement Markings (Edge Lines)

4. 4. A flashing red traffic light has the same meaning as which of the following?

   Correct answer: A stop sign

   A flashing red signal means the same as a stop sign: stop fully, then go when it is safe.

   Source: CT Driver's Manual — Traffic Lights and Signals (Flashing Lights)

5. 5. What does a green arrow signal permit?

   Correct answer: A protected turn in the arrow's direction

   A green arrow means you may safely turn in the arrow's direction; there should be no oncoming or crossing traffic while it is lit.

   Source: CT Driver's Manual — Traffic Lights and Signals (Arrows)

6. 6. You are approaching a signal that turns yellow while you are still some distance away. What is expected?

   Correct answer: Stop if you can do so safely

   A yellow light warns that red is coming. Stop if you can do so safely; if you are already in the intersection, keep going through it.

   Source: CT Driver's Manual — Traffic Lights and Signals

7. 7. Over a reversible lane you see a steady red 'X'. What does it mean?

   Correct answer: You must not use that lane

   A red X means you may not use the lane beneath it. A green arrow permits use; a flashing yellow X means turns only; a steady yellow X means move out of the lane.

   Source: CT Driver's Manual — Pavement Markings (Reversible Lanes)

8. 8. What should you do at a flashing yellow traffic light?

   Correct answer: Slow down and continue cautiously

   A flashing yellow light means slow down and proceed with caution.

   Source: CT Driver's Manual — Traffic Lights and Signals (Flashing Lights)

9. 9. What do two solid yellow lines down the center of a road indicate?

   Correct answer: No passing, but you may cross to turn left

   Solid double yellow lines separate opposing traffic. You may cross them only to turn left into or out of an alley, driveway, private road, or street.

   Source: CT Driver's Manual — Pavement Markings (Center Lines)

10. 10. When you must stop for a signal or sign and a stop line is painted on the road, where do you stop?

    Correct answer: Before your vehicle reaches the stop line

    You must bring your vehicle to a stop before it reaches the painted stop line.

    Source: CT Driver's Manual — Pavement Markings (Crosswalks and Stop Lines)

11. 11. A diamond symbol painted on the pavement or posted beside a lane usually marks what?

    Correct answer: A reserved lane, such as for high-occupancy vehicles

    A white diamond marks a reserved lane; when it stands for HOV it means the lane is for high-occupancy vehicles carrying more than one person, as posted.

    Source: CT Driver's Manual — Pavement Markings (Reserved Lanes)

12. 12. A broken yellow line runs beside a solid yellow line. Who may pass?

    Correct answer: Only traffic beside the broken line may pass

    Passing is allowed only from the side next to the broken line, not from the side next to the solid line.

    Source: CT Driver's Manual — Pavement Markings (Center Lines)