Car permit · Signals and markings

As you drive along a highway, the solid white line marking its right edge begins to angle toward your left. What does this tell you?

As you drive along a highway, the solid white line marking its right edge begins to angle toward your left. What does this tell you?

Correct answer: The roadway is about to become narrower.

Answer options

  1. AYou will have to turn left shortly
  2. BThe roadway is about to become narrower Correct
  3. CA construction zone is coming up

Why

A solid white line along the right side shows the outer edge of the roadway. When it bends inward toward the middle of the road, the road ahead is narrowing, so be ready to adjust your lane position.

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Topic: Signals and markings   License: Car permit

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