Arizona permit test: pavement markings
Yellow and white lines, turn lane arrows, bike lanes, painted curbs, one-way streets and reversible lanes. 13 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember10 key pavement markings rulesShow the rules
- Passing is not allowed when a solid line is on your side of the road. (p. 28)
- When the solid yellow line of a solid-and-broken pair is on your side, you may not pass. (p. 45)
- Yellow center lines mean the road carries two-way traffic, flowing in both directions. (p. 45)
- A lane marked with a curved arrow and ONLY means you must turn the way the arrow points. (p. 45)
- A double solid white line separates two lanes going the same direction, and crossing it is prohibited. (p. 46)
- Reversible lanes change direction at certain times and are usually marked with double-dashed yellow lines. (p. 46)
- On a one-way street for several blocks, stay in the center lane because turning vehicles use the left and right lanes. (p. 46)
- A red curb means you may not stop, stand or park there. (p. 46)
- A white curb means you may stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers. (p. 46)
- A yellow curb means you may stop only long enough to load or unload, and you must stay with your car. (p. 46)
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample pavement markings questions
1.There is a solid dividing line on your side of the center of the road. May you pass the car ahead?
- AYes, if no cars are coming
- BOnly during daylight hours
- CNo, you must not pass
- DYes, if you honk first
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✓ C. No, you must not pass
Passing is not allowed when a solid line is on your side of the road.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual (99-0117) (Revised September 2026), page 28
2.You need to unload boxes and see a curb painted yellow. What does it allow?
- AStop only to load or unload, and stay with your car
- BStop only to pick up or drop off passengers
- CNothing, because you may not stop, stand or park
- DPark there for up to two hours while you shop
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✓ A. Stop only to load or unload, and stay with your car
A yellow curb means you may stop only long enough to load or unload, and you must stay with your car.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual (99-0117) (Revised September 2026), page 46
3.You will drive several blocks on a one-way street with three lanes. Which lane is usually best?
- AThe center lane
- BWhichever lane is emptiest
- CThe far right lane
- DThe far left lane
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✓ A. The center lane
On a one-way street for several blocks, stay in the center lane because turning vehicles use the left and right lanes.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual (99-0117) (Revised September 2026), page 46
4.Double solid yellow lines divide the road. You want to turn left into a driveway on the other side. May you cross the lines?
- ANo, double yellow lines may never be crossed
- BOnly if the driveway is a business entrance
- CYes, but only between midnight and 5 a.m.
- DYes, you may cross them to turn left
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✓ D. Yes, you may cross them to turn left
Double solid yellow lines ban passing in both directions, but you may cross them when turning left.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual (99-0117) (Revised September 2026), page 45