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Pavement markingsQuestion 152 of 223

What do lane-use arrows on the pavement show?

  1. The speed limit in the lane
  2. The movements that drivers must or may make in the lane
  3. That the lane will close ahead
  4. The place where pedestrians cross
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Correct answer: The movements that drivers must or may make in the lane

Lane-use arrows show the mandatory or permitted movements in a lane. For example, a turn arrow shows a lane for turning.

Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD), 11th Edition with Revision 1 (FHWA, December 2025), Section 3B.23 Lane-Use Arrows, page 619

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026