M1 Road Signs and Markings 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A broken white line between lanes going the same direction means what for a rider?
- Lane changes are prohibited
- Lane changes are permitted when safe (Correct answer)
- The lane ends ahead
- Only buses may use the lane
Correct answer: Lane changes are permitted when safe
Broken white lines separate same-direction lanes and allow lane changes when safe.
Question 2: What does a pentagon-shaped sign indicate?
- A school zone or crossing (Correct answer)
- A no-parking area
- A one-way street
- A dead end
Correct answer: A school zone or crossing
The five-sided pentagon sign marks school zones and crossings.
Question 3: A yellow sign showing a curved arrow warns a motorcyclist of what?
- A merging lane
- A curve in the road ahead (Correct answer)
- A steep hill
- A road closure
Correct answer: A curve in the road ahead
A curved-arrow warning sign alerts riders to an upcoming curve requiring reduced speed.
Question 4: What does a solid white edge line on the right side of the road mark?
- The center of the roadway
- The outer edge of the travel lane (Correct answer)
- A bicycle-only path
- A no-passing zone
Correct answer: The outer edge of the travel lane
The solid white edge line marks the right boundary of the travel lane.
Question 5: A blue rectangular sign along a highway most often indicates what?
- A warning of a curve
- Motorist services like gas or food (Correct answer)
- A speed limit change
- A construction detour
Correct answer: Motorist services like gas or food
Blue signs guide motorists to services such as fuel, food, and lodging.
Question 6: What does a triangular sign pointing down at an intersection mean?
- Stop completely
- Yield to other traffic (Correct answer)
- No entry
- One-way ahead
Correct answer: Yield to other traffic
The downward triangle is a yield sign requiring riders to give way to other traffic.
Question 7: Double solid yellow lines in the center of the road mean what for a motorcyclist?
- Passing is allowed both directions
- No passing in either direction (Correct answer)
- The road is one-way
- A turn lane is available
Correct answer: No passing in either direction
Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing for traffic in both directions.
M1 Road Signs and Markings 3
A broken white line between lanes going the same direction means what for a rider?