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Pavement markingsQuestion 132 of 223

What does a double line on the pavement show?

  1. Fewer rules than a single line
  2. A lane for slow vehicles
  3. Maximum or special restrictions
  4. A place to stop and rest
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Correct answer: Maximum or special restrictions

A double line shows the maximum or special restrictions. Take extra care with it.

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