Arkansas permit test: pavement markings
Yellow and white lines, passing zones, crosswalks, stop lines and special lanes. 5 questions.
What does a dashed white line between two lanes mean?
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Sample pavement markings questions
What does a dashed white line between two lanes mean?
- A Traffic goes in opposite directions and passing is allowed there
- B Lane changes are not allowed
- C Traffic goes the same way and you may change lanes when safe
- D It marks the right edge of the road
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C. Traffic goes the same way and you may change lanes when safe
A dashed white line separates lanes moving in the same direction, and you may cross it to change lanes when it is safe. White lines mean same direction; yellow lines mean opposite directions.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1, page 43
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You are on a road with a double solid yellow center line and want to turn left into a driveway. What does the Arkansas guide say?
- A You may cross it to turn if no oncoming traffic is near
- B You may never cross a solid yellow line
- C You must go to an intersection and U-turn
- D You may cross only where the line is broken
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A. You may cross it to turn if no oncoming traffic is near
A double yellow line means no passing in either direction, but in Arkansas you may cross a solid yellow line to turn into a driveway when no opposing traffic is approaching. Passing across it is still not allowed.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1, page 43
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What does a double solid yellow line in the center of the road mean?
- A No passing for traffic in either direction
- B Passing is allowed for traffic on the right
- C The road is one-way
- D Passing is allowed only at night
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A. No passing for traffic in either direction
A double solid yellow line separates traffic moving in opposite directions and means no passing for drivers going either way. It is used where sight distance is too short to pass safely.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1, page 43
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What does a broken yellow center line on a two-lane road allow?
- A Passing, if no oncoming traffic is in the way
- B Passing at any time, even with oncoming traffic
- C No passing in either direction
- D Parking along the center line
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A. Passing, if no oncoming traffic is in the way
A broken yellow line between opposing lanes means you may cross it to pass, but only if no opposing traffic is approaching. The broken pattern shows there is enough sight distance for passing.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1, page 43