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Lane Use, Turning & Passing

On a Texas highway, a solid white line painted between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction means:

  • A.Lane changes are encouraged there
  • B.It marks a bicycle lane only
  • C.Lane changes are discouraged or restricted; stay in your lane where it is used, such as near an interchange
  • D.The lane is ending immediately
Correct answer

C. Lane changes are discouraged or restricted; stay in your lane where it is used, such as near an interchange

Why

Solid white lines discourage lane changes in areas where changing lanes is risky. Keep your lane position and plan changes where broken lines allow them.

Manual topic: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) - Pavement Markings · From the Texas Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (TXC-071).

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