Arkansas permit test: lanes and pavement markings
Lanes of traffic, yellow and white markings, crosswalks and stop lines, and railroad pavement markings. 12 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember9 key lanes and pavement markings rulesShow the rules
- The fog line is a solid white line along the side of the road that shows where the outer edge is. (p. 43, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- A dashed white line separates lanes going the same direction; you may cross it to change lanes when safe. (p. 43, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- A double yellow center line separates traffic moving in opposite directions and means passing is prohibited both ways. (p. 43, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- A broken yellow line between opposing lanes means you may cross to pass if there is no opposing traffic. (p. 43, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- You may cross a solid yellow line to turn into a driveway if no opposing traffic is approaching the turn. (p. 43, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- Never drive on the shoulder of any road unless directed by a police officer, and never pass on the shoulder. (p. 44, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- When a stop line is present at a stop sign, make a complete stop before your vehicle reaches the line. (p. 46, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- If you are being followed too closely on a multi-lane road, move into the lane to your right when it is clear. (p. 46, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- Anyone using a white cane or a guide dog gets full right-of-way, so stop and let them cross. (p. 46, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample lanes and pavement markings questions
1.Traffic is backed up, and the paved shoulder looks wide and empty. May you drive on it to get ahead?
- AYes, to reach your exit sooner
- BYes, if you go under 25 mph
- CYes, if the shoulder is paved
- DNo, unless a police officer directs you
Show the answer
✓ D. No, unless a police officer directs you
Never drive on the shoulder of any road unless directed by a police officer, and never pass on the shoulder.
2.A pedestrian with a white cane is starting to cross in front of you. What right-of-way does the pedestrian have?
- ARight-of-way only at a green light
- BAbsolute right-of-way
- CRight-of-way only in a marked crosswalk
- DNo special right-of-way
Show the answer
✓ B. Absolute right-of-way
Anyone using a white cane or a guide dog gets full right-of-way, so stop and let them cross.
3.A solid yellow center line runs along your road. You want to turn left into a driveway, and no traffic is coming toward you. May you cross the line?
- AOnly if a police officer signals you
- BOnly if a broken line is on your side
- CYes, to turn into the driveway
- DNo, solid yellow lines may never be crossed
Show the answer
✓ C. Yes, to turn into the driveway
You may cross a solid yellow line to turn into a driveway if no opposing traffic is approaching the turn.
4.What does a solid double yellow line in the center of the road mean?
- APassing is allowed for both directions
- BPassing is allowed only on your side
- CThe road is one-way
- DNo passing in either direction
Show the answer
✓ D. No passing in either direction
A double yellow center line separates traffic moving in opposite directions and means passing is prohibited both ways.