Which sign indicates movement permissions for a lane?

Which sign indicates movement permissions for a lane?

• A. Prohibitive Signs
• B. Permissive Signs
• C. Designated Lane Signs
• D. School Zone Signs

Answer: (C)

Lanes can be assigned for specific movements, and the sign that communicates which movements are allowed in a particular lane is the designated lane sign. These signs clearly tell you, for that lane, what you’re permitted to do—such as proceeding straight, turning left, or turning right—so drivers place themselves in the correct lane well before an intersection and avoid last‑minute lane changes. Prohibitive signs show actions you’re not allowed to take, but they don’t specify what a lane is allowed to be used for. School zone signs warn about slower speeds and heightened caution near schools, not about lane use. Permissive signs suggest what you may do but don’t directly designate lane-specific movements as clearly as designated lane signs.

Lanes can be assigned for specific movements, and the sign that communicates which movements are allowed in a particular lane is the designated lane sign. These signs clearly tell you, for that lane, what you’re permitted to do—such as proceeding straight, turning left, or turning right—so drivers place themselves in the correct lane well before an intersection and avoid last‑minute lane changes.

Prohibitive signs show actions you’re not allowed to take, but they don’t specify what a lane is allowed to be used for. School zone signs warn about slower speeds and heightened caution near schools, not about lane use. Permissive signs suggest what you may do but don’t directly designate lane-specific movements as clearly as designated lane signs.