Class 7 Coach
Turns and lanesQuestion 143 of 235
A road with one lane in each direction. Between the lanes, two solid yellow lines move apart and then join again. The area between them is filled with yellow diagonal lines.

For what purpose may a driver cross a painted island on the road?

  1. To pass a slow vehicle.
  2. To make a U-turn.
  3. To enter or leave a driveway, alley or private drive.
  4. To stop and park.
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Correct answer: To enter or leave a driveway, alley or private drive.

A painted island is not for travel. The only reason to cross it is to get to or from a driveway, alley or private drive.

Source: Driver’s Guide: Cars and Light Trucks (Government of Alberta, Spring 2026), Pavement markings, page 42

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026