Signals and road markingsQuestion 94 of 412
A grey road with a yellow striped oval shape in the centre between two lanes with arrows.

What must you do at a painted island?

  1. Stay on the right side of it and never drive on it
  2. Drive on it to pass slow vehicles
  3. Cross it when no one is near
  4. Keep to the left of it
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Correct answer: Stay on the right side of it and never drive on it

A painted island is a marked area that you must not enter. You pass on the right.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 3, Signs, signals and road markings: Road markings: Other markings, page 40

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026