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Pavement markingsQuestion 130 of 223

What does a solid line on the pavement tell drivers?

  1. Crossing it is discouraged or prohibited
  2. Crossing it is always allowed
  3. The lane is for buses only
  4. Drivers must stop before the line
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Correct answer: Crossing it is discouraged or prohibited

A solid line discourages or prohibits crossing. The exact meaning depends on where the line is used.

Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD), 11th Edition with Revision 1 (FHWA, December 2025), Section 3A.04 Functions, Widths, and Patterns of Longitudinal Pavement Markings, page 579

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026