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Pavement markingsQuestion 126 of 223

Which colors can pavement markings be?

  1. Yellow, white, red, blue, or purple
  2. Yellow, white, green, blue, or orange
  3. Yellow, white, red, brown, or green
  4. White, black, orange, blue, or purple
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Correct answer: Yellow, white, red, blue, or purple

Pavement markings are yellow, white, red, blue, or purple. Each color has its own use.

Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD), 11th Edition with Revision 1 (FHWA, December 2025), Section 3A.03 Colors, page 578

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026