Editing Lane (section)

===Basic types===
* A '''traffic lane''' or '''travel lane''' is a lane for the movement of vehicles travelling from one destination to another, not including [[Shoulder (road)|shoulders]].
* A '''through lane''' or '''thru lane''' is a traffic lane for through traffic (traffic continuing on a road or highway). At intersections, these may be indicated by arrows on the pavement pointing straight ahead. In some jurisdictions (Arizona) through lanes require straight directional lanes for at least two or more intersections to qualify as a proper through lane.
* An '''auxiliary lane''' is a lane other than a through lane, used to separate entering, exiting or turning traffic from the through traffic.
* An '''only lane''' prohibits or requires certain movements, often designated with the word "ONLY" on a sign or roadway, with arrows indicating allowed movements. Most require a specific turning movement, but some require straight-ahead travel or allow two out of three possible movements (such as turning right or going straight ahead). It can thus be either a through lane or a turn lane.
* A [[Reversible lane#Turn lanes and flush medians|two-way center turn lane]] allows drivers travelling in either direction to stop before turning across oncoming traffic, safely waiting for a gap without blocking through traffic and risking a [[rear-end collision]]. Drivers are expected to check for oncoming traffic before entering.