Signals and road markingsQuestion 113 of 312
A grey road seen from above with a broken white line between two lanes. A blue car is in the right lane. A red car is in the left lane.

A broken white line runs between two lanes, as in the picture. What may you do?

  1. Never change lanes here
  2. Change lanes with the right precautions
  3. Change lanes without a shoulder check
  4. Stop on the line
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Correct answer: Change lanes with the right precautions

A broken white line allows a lane change. You must check traffic and signal first.

Source: Prince Edward Island Driver's Handbook (revised spring 2011), Chapter 3, Traffic Signals: White lines, page 67

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026