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Pavement markingsQuestion 134 of 223

What does a dotted lane line warn about?

  1. The use of the lane will change ahead
  2. The road will close ahead
  3. Drivers must stop ahead
  4. Parking is not allowed ahead
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Correct answer: The use of the lane will change ahead

A dotted lane line warns of a change in lane function downstream. For example, a through lane may become an exit lane.

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