65 questions
Road markings
Lines, arrows and symbols painted on the road.
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The road traffic markings include indicative markings, warning markings and prohibitive markings.
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Answer: True
Road markings can give directions, warn of danger or prohibit an action.
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Which of the following vehicles are allowed to take the lane with this marking on the road?
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Answer: C. Public buses
The marking identifies a lane reserved for public buses.
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When passing through the road sections in this condition, drivers may stop their motor vehicles in the cross-hatched marking area and wait there.
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Answer: False
The cross-hatched area must be kept clear. Do not enter if you would have to stop in it.
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A driver should speed up when passing through road sections with this traffic marking.
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Answer: False
The white diamond markings warn of a pedestrian crossing ahead. Slow down and watch for pedestrians.
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What is the broken yellow line in the center of the road?
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Answer: A. Guide marking
A broken yellow centre line guides and separates traffic travelling in opposite directions.
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What is the guide marking used for?
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Answer: B. To guide passing
Guide markings direct road users and help them follow the correct path.
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What is the broken white line in the center of the other road?
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Answer: C. Vehicles are allowed to cross the center line of the lane towards the same direction
A broken white line separates lanes travelling in the same direction. You may cross it to change lanes when safe.
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What is the yellow boundary line on the road used for?
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Answer: D. Dividing the oncoming traffic flow
The yellow centre line separates traffic travelling in opposite directions.
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What are the two broken yellow lines?
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Answer: C. Diversion lane lines
The paired broken yellow lines mark a reversible lane. Follow the signals showing its current direction.
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What do the solid white lines marked on both sides of the driving lane indicate?
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Answer: D. Vehicles are prohibited from crossing
The solid white lines separate motor-vehicle lanes from the lanes beside them. Vehicles must not cross them.
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What does the broken white line marked on the right side of the road indicate?
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Answer: A. Passing the line temporarily is permitted
A broken boundary line may be crossed temporarily when it is safe and necessary.
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What are the two broken white lines in the circle shown in this PICTURE?
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Answer: C. Lines of waiting area for left turns
The broken lines mark waiting areas for vehicles preparing to turn left.
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What is the broken white line in the circle shown in this PICTURE?
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Answer: D. An intersection directing line
The broken white line guides vehicles along their path through the intersection.
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What is the broken yellow line in the circle shown in this PICTURE?
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Answer: A. An intersection directing line
The broken yellow line guides the separation of opposing traffic through the intersection.
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What is the solid white line in the circle shown in this PICTURE?
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Answer: B. A direction line for a driving lane
The solid white line separates lanes with marked directions near the intersection. Do not cross it to change lanes.
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What is the sawtooth-shaped solid line in the circle shown in this PICTURE?
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Answer: C. A changeable-direction line for a driving lane
The sawtooth borders mark a lane whose permitted direction can change. Follow the lane signs and signals.
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What is the road surface marking in the circle shown in this PICTURE?
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Answer: D. Crosswalk line
The broad white stripes mark a pedestrian crossing.
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What is the road surface marking shown in this PICTURE?
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Answer: A. Crosswalk distance warning
The white diamond warns that a pedestrian crossing is ahead.
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What is the curved white line in the circle?
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Answer: B. Safety distance line
The chevron markings help drivers judge a safe following distance on the expressway.
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What is the curved white line in the circle?
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Answer: C. Vehicle safety distance line
The markings help drivers judge the distance to the vehicle ahead.
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What is the triangle-shaped marking with broken white lines?
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Answer: D. Road exit marking
The marked area is at a road exit, where traffic leaves the main carriageway.
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What is the triangle-shaped marking with broken white lines?
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Answer: A. Road entry marking
The marked area is at a road entry, where traffic joins the main carriageway.
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What is the white rectangle marking?
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Answer: B. Parallel parking space
The rectangular spaces run parallel to the edge of the road.
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What does this parking mark indicate?
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Answer: C. Parking space with fixed parking direction
The arrows in the parking spaces show the direction in which vehicles should park.
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What is the white rectangle marking?
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Answer: B. Time-limited parking space
The marked times show when these parking spaces may be used. Follow the times shown on the road and sign.
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What does this marking in the red circle indicate?
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Answer: B. Lay-by
The marking separates a lay-by from the main traffic lane. Vehicles can use the space to stop away from moving traffic.
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What does this marking in the red circle indicate?
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Answer: C. Stop station for public transport vehicles
The marked bay is a public transport stopping area. The Chinese characters identify it as a bus stop.
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What does this direction arrow indicate?
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Answer: D. Driving straight
The single forward arrow indicates that traffic in this lane goes straight.
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What does this direction arrow indicate?
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Answer: C. Drive straight or turn left
The arrow has one branch straight ahead and another to the left. Either direction is permitted from this lane.
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What does this direction arrow indicate?
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Answer: B. Drive straight or turn right
The arrow has one branch straight ahead and another to the right. Either direction is permitted from this lane.
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What does this direction arrow indicate?
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Answer: D. Turn left on the road ahead
The arrow points left, indicating a left turn from this lane.
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What does this direction arrow indicate?
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Answer: A. Turn right on the road ahead
The arrow points right, indicating a right turn from this lane.
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What does this direction arrow indicate?
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Answer: B. Make a U-turn on the road ahead
The curved arrow points back in the opposite direction. It indicates a U-turn.
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What does this direction arrow indicate?
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Answer: C. Driving straight or making a U-turn is allowed on the road ahead
The arrow permits either going straight or making a U-turn from this lane.
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What does this direction arrow indicate?
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Answer: D. Turning left or making a U-turn is allowed on the road ahead
The two branches indicate a left turn or a U-turn from this lane.
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What does this direction arrow indicate?
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Answer: A. Left turn ahead or need to converge to the left
The curved arrow guides traffic to the left, such as at a bend or where lanes merge.
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What does this direction arrow marked on the road indicate?
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Answer: B. Right turn ahead or need to converge to the right
The curved arrow guides traffic to the right, such as at a bend or where lanes merge.
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What's the meaning of these guide arrows on the road?
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Answer: C. Left or right turns
The two arrowheads indicate that traffic in this lane may turn left or right.
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What's the meaning of this numeral marking?
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Answer: C. Speed limit
Numerals painted on the road can show speed limits. The colour distinguishes the maximum and minimum limits shown here.
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What's the meaning of this road marking?
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Answer: D. The speed limit is 100 km/hour
The yellow number indicates a maximum speed of 100 km/hour.
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What's the meaning of this road marking?
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Answer: A. The minimum speed limit is 80 km/hour
The white number indicates a minimum speed of 80 km/hour.
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What's the meaning of this road marking?
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Answer: B. Special lane for non-motor vehicles
The bicycle symbol identifies a lane reserved for non-motor vehicles.
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What's the category of the solid double yellow lines in the center of the road?
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Answer: D. Prohibitive marking
Double solid yellow lines prohibit vehicles from crossing the centre line.
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What's the meaning of the solid double yellow lines in the center of the road?
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Answer: B. Uncrossable boundary line to the opposite lane
Double solid yellow lines separate opposing traffic. Vehicles must not cross them.
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What's the meaning of the broken yellow line and solid yellow line in the middle of the road?
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Answer: A. Uncrossable from the solid line side
Drivers on the solid-line side must not cross. Drivers on the broken-line side may cross when it is safe and otherwise permitted.
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What's the meaning of the yellow oblique lines in the middle of the road?
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Answer: C. Uncrossable boundary line to the opposite lane
The yellow hatched area separates opposing traffic. Do not drive across it.
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What's the meaning of the solid white line in the center of the road?
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Answer: C. Uncrossable boundary line to a same-direction lane
The solid white line separates lanes travelling in the same direction. Do not cross it to change lanes.
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What's the meaning of the broken yellow line on the curb?
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Answer: C. No long stopping for vehicles
A broken yellow curb marking prohibits long-term parking. A brief stop may be allowed where other rules permit it.
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What's the meaning of the solid yellow line on the curb?
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Answer: D. No parking
A solid yellow curb marking prohibits both long and temporary stops.
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What's the meaning of the solid horizontal white line in the circle?
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Answer: A. Stop line
The solid white line is a stop line. Stop before it when a signal or officer requires you to stop.
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What's the meaning of the solid double white line at the intersection?
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Answer: B. Stop and yield line
The double solid line and stop sign require you to stop and yield before entering the intersection.
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What's the meaning of the broken double line at the intersection?
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Answer: C. Slow-down and yield line
The double broken line and yield sign require you to slow down and give way. Stop if necessary to yield safely.
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What kind of marking is the filled-in triangle in the circle?
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Answer: D. Guide line
The hatched triangular area guides traffic around the junction. Do not drive or stop in the marked area.
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What kind of marking is this?
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Answer: D. Central circle
This is a central marking used to guide traffic around the centre of an intersection.
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What kind of marking is this?
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Answer: C. Central circle
The striped circle marks the centre of an intersection and helps guide turning traffic.
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What kind of marking is the yellow road mark at the center of the intersection?
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Answer: C. Cross-hatched marking
The yellow cross-hatched box marks an area where vehicles must not stop and block the intersection.
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What kind of marking is the yellow road mark at the center of the intersection?
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Answer: D. Special lane for public transport vehicles
The picture shows a lane marked for public transport vehicles, with a yellow broken boundary.
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What's the meaning of the broken white line area on the left side of the road?
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Answer: A. Car-pool lane
The Chinese characters identify a lane for vehicles carrying multiple occupants. Follow the posted occupancy and time rules.
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What's the meaning of the yellow marking on this road?
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Answer: B. No U-turn
The crossed-out U-turn arrow indicates that U-turns are prohibited.
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What's the meaning of the yellow marking on this road?
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Answer: C. No right turn
The crossed-out right-turn arrow indicates that right turns are prohibited.
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What's the meaning of this white marking on the road?
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Answer: A. Horizontal speed-reducing marking on the driving lane
The repeated white bars run across the lane. They warn drivers to reduce speed.
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What's the meaning of this yellow marking on the road?
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Answer: B. Marking of gradual change in road width
The sloping yellow lines indicate a gradual change in road width. Follow the lines as the road narrows.
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What's the meaning of this filled-in yellow marking on the road?
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Answer: C. Marking of approaching an obstacle
The tapered yellow marking warns of an obstacle in the road and guides traffic around it.
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What kind are these yellow-and-black lines?
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Answer: D. Three-dimensional mark
The black and yellow stripes mark a physical structure. They make its edges easier to see and avoid.
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What's the meaning of the diamond-shaped broken line on the road?
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Answer: A. Longitudinal speed-reducing marking on the driving lane
The repeated markings run along the sides of the lane. They make the lane appear narrower and prompt drivers to slow down.