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Traffic lights and pavement markingsQuestion 177 of 318

A white line crosses your lane at an intersection. What does it show?

  1. The start of a passing zone
  2. A place where parking is allowed
  3. The edge of a bike lane
  4. The place where you must stop your vehicle
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Correct answer: The place where you must stop your vehicle

The white stop line is painted across the lane at lights or stop signs. It marks the limit where you must stop.

Source: Driver's Handbook, 2nd edition (SAAQ, 2018), Chapter 3, Road Signs and Traffic Signals > Pavement markings > Stop line, page 118

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026