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: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form735-37(1-26), printed page 22, physical PDF page 30: Yellow Markings. Complete page text and rendered source page read September29,2026. Independently sourced federal or original artwork, not copied from the handbook. ↗
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: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form735-37(1-26), printed page 22, physical PDF page 30: Broken Yellow Center Line. Complete page text and rendered source page read September29,2026. Independently sourced federal or original artwork, not copied from the handbook. ↗
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: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form735-37(1-26), printed page 22, physical PDF page 30: Solid Yellow and Broken Yellow Center Line — solid side. Complete page text and rendered source page read September29,2026. Independently sourced federal or original artwork, not copied from the handbook. ↗
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: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form735-37(1-26), printed page 22, physical PDF page 30: Solid Yellow and Broken Yellow Center Line — broken side. Complete page text and rendered source page read September29,2026. Independently sourced federal or original artwork, not copied from the handbook. ↗
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: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form735-37(1-26), printed page 22, physical PDF page 30: Double Solid Yellow Line — passing. Complete page text and rendered source page read September29,2026. Independently sourced federal or original artwork, not copied from the handbook. ↗
You need to turn left into a driveway across solid yellow center lines, with no sign prohibiting the turn. What does Oregon's handbook say?
Correct answer: The lines do not prohibit this driveway turn, but you must wait until it is safe.
The handbook prohibits passing across solid yellow center lines but permits crossing for a left turn. Check for other restrictions and wait for a safe gap; this exception is not permission to overtake a moving car.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form735-37(1-26), printed page 22, physical PDF page 30: Double Solid Yellow Line — left turns. Complete page text and rendered source page read September29,2026. Independently sourced federal or original artwork, not copied from the handbook. ↗
What is the purpose of the center lane marked with opposing left-turn arrows and solid/broken yellow boundaries?
Correct answer: Left turns shared by traffic from either direction.
Oregon reserves this shared center lane for left turns by traffic from either direction. It is not a passing, overtaking or through-travel lane.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form735-37(1-26), printed page 23, physical PDF page 31: Two-Way Special Left Turn Lane. Complete page text and rendered source page read September29,2026. Independently sourced federal or original artwork, not copied from the handbook. ↗
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: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form735-37(1-26), printed page 23, physical PDF page 31: White Markings. Complete page text and rendered source page read September29,2026. Independently sourced federal or original artwork, not copied from the handbook. ↗
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: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form735-37(1-26), printed page 24, physical PDF page 32: Broken White Line. Complete page text and rendered source page read September29,2026. Independently sourced federal or original artwork, not copied from the handbook. ↗
In the diagram, what does the solid white line along the far-right edge identify?
Correct answer: The edge of the roadway or shoulder boundary.
Solid lines along the side identify the road’s edge. The marking does not turn the area beyond it into another ordinary traffic lane.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form735-37(1-26), printed page 23, physical PDF page 31: Solid White Line — road edge. Complete page text and rendered source page read September29,2026. Independently sourced federal or original artwork, not copied from the handbook. ↗
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: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form735-37(1-26), printed page 25, physical PDF page 33: Stop Line. Complete page text and rendered source page read September29,2026. Independently sourced federal or original artwork, not copied from the handbook. ↗
A wide solid white line separates your travel lane from a turn lane. How does Oregon describe crossing this marking?
Correct answer: Crossing is permitted but discouraged.
Wide solid white lines direct vehicles into specific lanes and separate some bike lanes. The manual distinguishes their discouraged crossing from double solid white lines, which prohibit lane changes.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form735-37(1-26), printed page 24, physical PDF page 32: Wide Solid White Line. Complete page text and rendered source page read September29,2026. Independently sourced federal or original artwork, not copied from the handbook. ↗
Two solid white lines separate your lane from an adjacent same-direction lane. What do they require?
Correct answer: Stay in your lane; do not change lanes across them.
Oregon describes double solid white lines as a no-lane-change restriction, often accompanied by a sign. They do not have the same meaning as a single broken white line.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form735-37(1-26), printed page 24, physical PDF page 32: Double Solid White Line. Complete page text and rendered source page read September29,2026. Independently sourced federal or original artwork, not copied from the handbook. ↗
You want to turn left across the yellow diagonal stripes inside a painted median. What does Oregon permit here?
Correct answer: Do not drive in or turn across the striped area.
Yellow diagonal stripes identify an excluded area or fixed-object area. The manual specifically prohibits driving in or turning across these stripes; do not confuse them with an unstriped painted median.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form735-37(1-26), printed page 23, physical PDF page 31: Yellow Diagonal Stripes. Complete page text and rendered source page read September29,2026. Independently sourced federal or original artwork, not copied from the handbook. ↗
A painted median has double solid yellow boundaries but no diagonal stripes. You need to turn left across it into a driveway. Which use is allowed after opposing traffic clears?
Correct answer: Cross it for the left turn, without traveling along it as a turn lane.
Oregon allows a left turn across this kind of painted median after traffic clears. It prohibits using the median as a travel or turn lane, and separately prohibits crossing yellow diagonal stripes.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form735-37(1-26), printed page 23, physical PDF page 31: Painted Median with Double Solid Yellow Lines on Both Sides. Complete page text and rendered source page read September29,2026. Independently sourced federal or original artwork, not copied from the handbook. ↗
Before a freeway exit, the boundary of your lane changes to short, closely spaced white dashes. What should you check?
Correct answer: Whether your lane leaves the through route, such as an exit-only lane.
Dotted white lines before an exit or intersection can warn that the lane will not continue on the same route. Read the signs and choose your route safely; the marking does not guarantee a merging gap.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form735-37(1-26), printed page 24, physical PDF page 32: Dotted White Line — exit or intersection approach. Complete page text and rendered source page read September29,2026. Independently sourced federal or original artwork, not copied from the handbook. ↗
A lane is marked with a wide white boundary and a bicycle symbol; its surface is green. What does the marking identify?
Correct answer: A bicycle lane.
A bicycle symbol and wide white boundary identify a bike lane, which may be painted green. The color is not an invitation for continuous motor-vehicle travel.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form735-37(1-26), printed page 25, physical PDF page 33: Bike Lane. Complete page text and rendered source page read September29,2026. Independently sourced federal or original artwork, not copied from the handbook. ↗
A row of white triangles is painted across your lane with their points toward you. What does this row identify?
Correct answer: The place where you are required to yield.
These pavement triangles form a yield line. Respond to the actual yield duty and conflicting traffic rather than treating them as lane-direction arrows.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form735-37(1-26), printed page 25, physical PDF page 33: Yield Line. Complete page text and rendered source page read September29,2026. Independently sourced federal or original artwork, not copied from the handbook. ↗
White chevrons fill a wedge beside the traffic lanes. What area may these markings identify?
Correct answer: A fixed-object area or another area where vehicle use is not allowed.
The manual uses white chevrons to mark fixed objects ahead or excluded roadway areas. Do not assume the painted wedge is spare travel space.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form735-37(1-26), printed page 25, physical PDF page 33: White Chevrons. Complete page text and rendered source page read September29,2026. Independently sourced federal or original artwork, not copied from the handbook. ↗
A lane is solid red and marked BUS ONLY. What is it intended for?
Correct answer: Continuous travel by the transit vehicles indicated, not ordinary cars.
Solid red identifies a transit-only lane; accompanying signs may identify buses, light rail or bicycles. Read the controls, because not every transit lane is painted red.
Source: Oregon Driver Manual 2026–2027, Form735-37(1-26), printed page 25, physical PDF page 33: Red Markings — Solid Red Lane. Complete page text and rendered source page read September29,2026. Independently sourced federal or original artwork, not copied from the handbook. ↗
