Which movements are allowed by the two branches of the lane-use arrow shown?
Correct answer: Proceeding straight or turning left.
A combined lane-use arrow shows both permitted movements. Follow the sign for your lane; an ONLY sign with one arrow would give a narrower choice.
Source: FHWA MUTCD 2009, Figure 2B-4, R3-6 two-headed straight-or-left lane-use arrow. Exact description read September 29, 2026; shared national sign recognition. ↗
A sign reserves the middle lane for left turns from either direction. How may a driver use it?
Correct answer: To prepare for a left turn while checking for opposing turning vehicles.
A shared left-turn lane is not an extra through or passing lane. Enter only for the turn, watching for another driver using it from the opposite direction.
Source: Maine Driver License Manual, Rev 4/24, printed 6-7, Shared Center Lane—Left Turn Only; physical PDF page 54; text checked September 29, 2026. Existing independently verified standard art or original schematic, not a Maine PDF image. ↗
Two lanes are separated by a yellow center line. What does the color tell you about their traffic?
Correct answer: The lanes carry traffic in opposite directions.
Yellow center lines separate opposing traffic. The pattern of the lines and the road situation determine whether passing is permitted.
Source: Maine Driver License Manual, Rev 4/24, printed 6-8, Pavement Markings; physical PDF page 55; text checked September 29, 2026. Existing independently verified standard art or original schematic, not a Maine PDF image. ↗
A white lane line separates two adjacent travel lanes. What does that color normally indicate?
Correct answer: The lanes carry traffic in the same direction.
White lane lines separate same-direction lanes. Their color has a different meaning from yellow center lines separating opposing flows.
Source: Maine Driver License Manual, Rev 4/24, printed 6-8, Pavement Markings; physical PDF page 55; text checked September 29, 2026. Existing independently verified standard art or original schematic, not a Maine PDF image. ↗
A two-way road has the single broken yellow center line shown. What does the marking permit?
Correct answer: Passing from either direction when the maneuver is otherwise safe and lawful.
A broken yellow center line identifies a passing-permitted section in both directions. It does not remove the need for a clear view, a safe gap, and compliance with other restrictions.
Source: Maine Driver License Manual, Rev 4/24, printed 6-8, Pavement Markings; physical PDF page 55; text checked September 29, 2026. Existing independently verified standard art or original schematic, not a Maine PDF image. ↗
You are in the lane beside the solid yellow line in this pair. What does that mean for passing a slower car?
Correct answer: You must not cross the center lines for that pass.
The center-line pattern applies according to the line nearest your lane. A solid yellow line on your side prohibits passing across it.
Source: Maine Driver License Manual, Rev 4/24, printed 6-8, Pavement Markings; physical PDF page 55; text checked September 29, 2026. Existing independently verified standard art or original schematic, not a Maine PDF image. ↗
You are beside the broken yellow line, with a solid yellow line beyond it. How does the marking affect a proposed pass?
Correct answer: Passing may be allowed from your side if traffic, visibility, and other rules permit.
A broken line on your side permits a pass when safe and otherwise lawful. Drivers on the solid-line side do not have the same passing permission.
Source: Maine Driver License Manual, Rev 4/24, printed 6-8, Pavement Markings; physical PDF page 55; text checked September 29, 2026. Existing independently verified standard art or original schematic, not a Maine PDF image. ↗
What do the two solid yellow center lines tell drivers who want to pass an ordinary car?
Correct answer: Passing across the lines is prohibited in both directions.
Double solid yellow lines establish a no-passing section for both traffic directions. This item concerns overtaking a car, not a separate left-turn maneuver.
Source: Maine Driver License Manual, Rev 4/24, printed 6-8, Pavement Markings; physical PDF page 55; text checked September 29, 2026. Existing independently verified standard art or original schematic, not a Maine PDF image. ↗
What does the broken white line between the two same-direction lanes indicate?
Correct answer: A lane change is permitted when it can be made safely.
A broken white line allows lane changes but does not give the changing driver priority. Check traffic and signal before crossing it.
Source: Maine Driver License Manual, Rev 4/24, printed 6-11, Sign and Road Markings; physical PDF page 58; text checked September 29, 2026. Existing independently verified standard art or original schematic, not a Maine PDF image. ↗
What does the single solid white line between these same-direction lanes communicate?
Correct answer: It discourages changing lanes; remain in your lane unless a safe change is necessary.
A solid white line separates same-direction lanes and discourages crossing. Unlike a broken white lane line, it is a reason to stay in the lane; it is not the same as an absolute barrier to every lane change.
Source: Maine Driver License Manual, Rev 4/24, printed 6-11, Sign and Road Markings; physical PDF page 58; text checked September 29, 2026. Existing independently verified standard art or original schematic, not a Maine PDF image. ↗
What is the main purpose of the center lane marked with opposing left-turn arrows and solid/broken yellow boundaries?
Correct answer: Left turns by traffic from either direction.
The shared center lane serves left turns from either direction. It is not a through or passing lane; enter only for the turn and watch for opposing vehicles.
Source: Maine Driver License Manual, Rev 4/24, printed 6-12, Shared Center Left Turn Lane; physical PDF page 59; text checked September 29, 2026. Existing independently verified standard art or original schematic, not a Maine PDF image. ↗
A broad white stop line is painted before an intersection controlled by a STOP sign. What does that line show?
Correct answer: The position before which you should make the required stop.
The stop line locates the stopping point for the control. Stop before it, then assess the intersection and proceed only when safe.
Source: Maine Driver License Manual, Rev 4/24, printed 6-12, Stop Lines; physical PDF page 59; text checked September 29, 2026. Existing independently verified standard art or original schematic, not a Maine PDF image. ↗
At an intersection, you see no painted crosswalk lines. What should you conclude?
Correct answer: A crosswalk may still exist; remain alert for pedestrians.
Unmarked crosswalks can exist at intersections. Stay alert and yield to pedestrians as required even when there are no painted crosswalk lines.
Source: Maine Driver License Manual, Rev 4/24, printed 6-12, Pedestrians and marked/unmarked crosswalks; physical PDF page 59; text checked September 29, 2026. Existing independently verified standard art or original schematic, not a Maine PDF image. ↗
