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Pavement Markings
What you need to know
Lane lines, centre lines and edge lines tell you where you may drive and pass. In the official Ontario tests, questions on this topic come from the Ministry of Transportation's Driver's Handbook (for cars) and Motorcycle Handbook (for riders).
Sample practice questions
What do yellow pavement lines separate?
- Traffic travelling in the same direction
- Traffic travelling in opposite directions
- Bicycle lanes from car lanes
- Parking spaces
💡 Yellow lines separate traffic travelling in opposite directions; white lines separate traffic travelling in the same direction.
What does a solid line at the left of your lane mean for passing?
- It is unsafe to pass
- You may pass if the way is clear
- Passing is encouraged
- It marks a parking lane
💡 A solid line at the left of your lane means it is unsafe to pass; a broken line means you may pass if the way is clear.
What are continuity lines, and what do they mean when on your left?
- Broken lines wider and closer together that usually mean your lane is ending or exiting
- Solid white lines marking a crosswalk
- Yellow lines marking a no-passing zone
- Guide lines around a fixed object
💡 Continuity lines are broken lines that are wider and closer together; on your left they generally mean your lane is ending and you must change lanes to continue.
Frequently asked questions
- What do yellow pavement lines separate?
- Traffic travelling in opposite directions Yellow lines separate traffic travelling in opposite directions; white lines separate traffic travelling in the same direction.
- What does a solid line at the left of your lane mean for passing?
- It is unsafe to pass A solid line at the left of your lane means it is unsafe to pass; a broken line means you may pass if the way is clear.
- What are continuity lines, and what do they mean when on your left?
- Broken lines wider and closer together that usually mean your lane is ending or exiting Continuity lines are broken lines that are wider and closer together; on your left they generally mean your lane is ending and you must change lanes to continue.
- What does a white arrow painted on a traffic lane mean?
- You may move only in the direction the arrow points A white directional arrow painted on a lane means you may move only in the direction of the arrow.
More questions on Pavement Markings and every other topic live in the G1 practice test and M1 practice test.