What do white road lines separate?

See below for the DMV answer to this common DMV question:

Correct answer:
Traffic moving in the same direction
Wrong answer:
Traffic moving in opposite directions
Explanation:
  • White lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.
  • Broken or dashed white lines mean you may pass when it is safe to do so.
  • Solid white lines indicate that you should stay within your lane. A solid white line also marks the shoulder of the roadway.
  • Double solid white lines mean you cannot cross the lines under any circumstances.



The question may also appear as:
What is the purpose of white road lines?
White road lines separate:
White road lines mean:

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