Signals and road markingsQuestion 88 of 412
A grey road with a broken white line in the centre and white arrows pointing up in both lanes.

A broken white line is between two lanes. What does it mean?

  1. You may not change lanes
  2. You may change lanes when it is safe
  3. You may pass oncoming traffic
  4. The lane is closed
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Correct answer: You may change lanes when it is safe

Broken white lines allow a lane change if the move is safe.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 3, Signs, signals and road markings: Road markings: White lines, page 39

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026