Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestTraffic Laws and RegulationsMedium
A driver is entering an intersection where there is a solid white line painted across the lane. What does this line indicate?
- AA lane for turning only.
- BA pedestrian crosswalk.
- CThe edge of the roadway.
- DA stop line, indicating where to stop at a red light or stop sign.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. A stop line, indicating where to stop at a red light or stop sign.
A solid white line painted across a lane at an intersection is a stop line. Drivers must stop before this line when required by a traffic signal or stop sign.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Turn lanes are typically marked with arrows, not just a solid white line across the lane.
- B. Crosswalks are typically marked with two parallel solid white lines, often with additional diagonal or perpendicular lines.
- C. The edge of the roadway is marked by a solid white line running parallel to the road, not across a lane.
Solid White Stop Line
A solid white line painted across a traffic lane at an intersection or before a railroad crossing indicates the point where a vehicle must stop.
- Indicates where to stop at a stop sign or red light.
- Do not cross this line until safe to proceed.
- Distinct from parallel white lines of a crosswalk.
Memory trick: Solid white line, stop on time!