Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestTraffic Signs and SignalsMedium
While driving on a two-lane road, a driver encounters a solid white line separating their lane from the adjacent lane. What does this pavement marking indicate?
- ALane changes are discouraged or prohibited.
- BPassing is permitted if the way is clear.
- CThe lane is designated for high-occupancy vehicles only.
- DThe lane is about to merge with another lane.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Lane changes are discouraged or prohibited.
A solid white line on the pavement indicates that lane changes are discouraged or prohibited. It is used to delineate lanes where movement from one lane to another is considered dangerous or requires special caution, such as near intersections or on the shoulder.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Solid white lines prohibit or highly discourage passing or lane changes, unlike broken white or yellow lines.
- C. HOV lanes are typically marked with a diamond symbol on the pavement, not solely a solid white line.
- D. While solid white lines might precede a merge, their primary meaning is about discouraging lane changes, not explicitly indicating an immediate merge.
Solid White Line
A solid white line on the pavement discourages or prohibits lane changes. It separates traffic flowing in the same direction.
- Separates lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.
- Discourages or prohibits lane changes.
- Often found near intersections, on shoulders, or in tunnels.
Memory trick: Lines on the road, tell you where to go.