United States Permit Test Coach
Pavement markingsQuestion 151 of 223

In which lane may the word ONLY be used?

  1. A lane for one movement only
  2. A lane shared by turns and through traffic
  3. Any lane at a stop line
  4. A lane with a dotted line
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Correct answer: A lane for one movement only

The ONLY marking is for a lane with one movement, such as a turn bay. It is never used in a lane that two or more movements share.

Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD), 11th Edition with Revision 1 (FHWA, December 2025), Section 3B.21 Word Pavement Markings, page 617

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026