Indiana permit test: pavement markings
Yellow and white lane markings and what they allow. 9 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember6 key pavement markings rulesShow the rules
- Yellow lane markings separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions. (p. 42)
- Change only one lane at a time, giving a proper signal. (p. 42)
- You may cross a broken yellow line to pass another vehicle when it is safe. (p. 42)
- You should not cross a solid yellow line except to turn. (p. 42)
- On the highway, slower vehicles should use the right lane. (p. 42)
- When changing lanes to prepare for a turn, give a proper signal before turning or changing lanes. (p. 42)
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample pavement markings questions
1.What do yellow lane markings separate?
- AParking spaces from the travel lanes
- BTraffic lanes going in opposite directions
- CBike lanes from the lanes used by cars
- DLanes of traffic going the same direction
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✓ B. Traffic lanes going in opposite directions
Yellow lane markings separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual (Published July 2026), page 42
2.You need to move two lanes to the right to reach your exit. How should you do it?
- AMove across both lanes in one motion
- BChange one lane at a time, signaling each time
- CWeave between cars to get there faster
- DStop and wait for a gap in both lanes
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✓ B. Change one lane at a time, signaling each time
Change only one lane at a time, giving a proper signal. Weaving in and out of lanes greatly increases your risk of a crash.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual (Published July 2026), page 42
3.What do white lane markings separate?
- AThe road from the shoulder and nothing else
- BTraffic lanes going in the same direction
- CTraffic lanes going in opposite directions
- DRailroad tracks from the road surface
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✓ B. Traffic lanes going in the same direction
White lane markings separate lanes of traffic going in the same direction.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual (Published July 2026), page 42
4.You are driving slower than other traffic on a multi-lane highway. Which lane should you use?
- AThe right lane
- BThe center turn lane
- CThe left lane
- DAny lane
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✓ A. The right lane
On the highway, slower vehicles should use the right lane. Leave the left lane for faster-moving or passing vehicles.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual (Published July 2026), page 42