Minnesota Permit Practice Test

What do parallel solid and dashed yellow lines in the center lane indicate?

1. No turns allowed

2. Left turns only

3. Right turns permitted

4. All lane changes prohibited

The correct answer is: Left turns only

Parallel solid and dashed yellow lines in the center lane indicate that left turns are permitted from both directions. The solid line signifies that no one may cross into the other lane to pass or proceed unless they are making a left turn, which is allowed by the dashed line. This configuration is commonly used to designate a shared left turn lane for vehicles traveling in opposite directions, allowing them to make safe left turns while maintaining a clear message that crossing the solid line to enter the opposite lane for passing is not allowed. The presence of a solid line serves as a boundary that vehicles should not cross unless they are executing a left turn, while the dashed line signals that it's acceptable to enter the lane for that purpose, making it clear that the lane is intended for left turns only.