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Pavement markingsQuestion 131 of 223

What does a broken line on the pavement show?

  1. A prohibited condition: crossing is banned
  2. A permissive condition: crossing is permitted
  3. A place where drivers must stop
  4. A lane for left turns only
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Correct answer: A permissive condition: crossing is permitted

A broken line is permissive. It does not prohibit crossing.

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