Florida Class E Knowledge ExamFlorida Road SignsMedium
You are driving on a Florida multi-lane highway and notice broken white lines separating the lanes of traffic. What do these pavement markings indicate?
- AYou are approaching a railroad crossing.
- BYou may change lanes if it is safe to do so.
- CYou must not change lanes.
- DYou are in a dedicated turn lane.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. You may change lanes if it is safe to do so.
Broken white lines separating lanes of traffic indicate that you may change lanes if it is safe to do so. This contrasts with solid white lines, which discourage or prohibit lane changes.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Railroad crossings are marked by railroad advance warning signs and pavement markings (an 'X' and 'RR').
- C. Solid white lines indicate that lane changes are discouraged or prohibited.
- D. Dedicated turn lanes are typically marked with solid white lines and arrows.
Broken White Lines (Pavement Marking)
Pavement markings consisting of short, dashed white lines that separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction, indicating that lane changes are permitted when safe.
- Separates lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.
- Indicates that lane changes are allowed.
- Requires drivers to ensure safety before changing lanes.
- Contrasts with solid white lines, which discourage or prohibit lane changes.
Memory trick: Broken lines mean you can switch, but solid lines are a hitch!