Arizona: Pavement markings Practice Test
White and yellow lines, painted curbs, lane arrows, reversible lanes and other markings on Arizona roads.
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide" (Revised March 2026), Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (ADOT MVD).
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You must not pass when which of these is on the lane in which you are driving?
- A single broken white line between lanes
- A painted crosswalk across the lane
- A double solid line or a solid dividing line
- A reflective lane marker beside the lane
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Correct answer: A double solid line or a solid dividing line
Passing is not allowed when there is a double solid line or a solid dividing line on your lane.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 28
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What do yellow center lines on a road indicate?
- Traffic flows in both directions on the road
- Traffic flows in one direction only on the road
- Passing is prohibited for everyone on the road
- The road has a lane reserved for turning vehicles
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Correct answer: Traffic flows in both directions on the road
Yellow center lines show that traffic flows in both directions.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 45
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Which of these are white lines used for?
- Separating lanes of traffic that move in opposite directions on a road
- Marking two-way traffic that flows in both directions on a roadway
- Separating same-direction lanes and marking the edge, stop lines and crosswalks
- Marking a reversible lane for one direction at certain set times
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Correct answer: Separating same-direction lanes and marking the edge, stop lines and crosswalks
White lines separate same-direction lanes and mark the edge of the roadway, stop lines and pedestrian crosswalks.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 45
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What does a broken yellow line between lanes going in opposite directions mean?
- Passing is never allowed on a road with this line
- Passing on the left is allowed when the road is clear
- Passing is allowed only on the right side of the road
- Passing is allowed only for emergency vehicles on duty
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Correct answer: Passing on the left is allowed when the road is clear
A broken yellow line allows passing on the left when the roadway is clear, with extreme caution because of oncoming traffic.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 45
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Why must overtaking and passing across a broken yellow line be done with extreme caution?
- Because the lane is narrower than normal
- Because the line marks a school zone
- Because the road ahead is always curved
- Because you are facing oncoming traffic
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Correct answer: Because you are facing oncoming traffic
The manual says you are facing oncoming traffic when you pass across a broken yellow line.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 45
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A broken yellow line runs alongside a solid yellow line. In how many directions is passing permitted?
- Only one direction
- Both directions
- Neither direction
- Only for vehicles turning left
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Correct answer: Only one direction
A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line permits passing in one direction only.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 45
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A solid yellow line is next to a broken yellow line, and the solid line is on your side. What may you do?
- You may pass if the roadway ahead is clear
- You may pass if you signal first
- You may not pass
- You may pass only at night
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Correct answer: You may not pass
If the solid yellow line is on your side, you may not pass.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 45
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A broken yellow line is on your side of a solid and broken yellow line pair. When may you pass?
- Never
- When the roadway ahead is clear
- Only when another vehicle is passing you
- Only after sounding your horn
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Correct answer: When the roadway ahead is clear
With the broken line on your side, you may pass when the roadway ahead is clear.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 45
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What do double solid yellow lines mean?
- Passing is allowed in one direction only
- Passing is allowed when the roadway is clear
- The lane is a reversible lane
- Passing is not allowed in either direction
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Correct answer: Passing is not allowed in either direction
Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing in either direction.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 45
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You come to double solid yellow lines. When may you cross them?
- When you are turning left
- When you are turning right
- When the road ahead is clear
- When you are passing a slow vehicle
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Correct answer: When you are turning left
You may not cross double solid yellow lines unless you are turning left.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 45
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What should you remember to do when you cross a broken white line to change lanes?
- Sound your horn before moving over
- Turn on your hazard lights first
- Signal your intention to change lanes
- Slow to a complete stop in your lane
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Correct answer: Signal your intention to change lanes
Broken white lines may be crossed with caution, and you should signal your intention to change lanes.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 45
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What are solid white lines used for?
- Separating traffic moving in opposite directions
- Turn lanes and preventing lane changes near intersections
- Marking a lane open to passing
- Marking a two-way left turn lane
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Correct answer: Turn lanes and preventing lane changes near intersections
Solid white lines are used for turn lanes and to prevent lane changes near intersections.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 45
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Your lane is marked with a curved arrow and the word ONLY. What must you do?
- Go straight through the intersection
- Turn or go straight, whichever you choose
- Stop and wait for a signal from a police officer
- Turn in the direction of the arrow
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Correct answer: Turn in the direction of the arrow
A lane marked with a curved arrow and ONLY requires you to turn in the arrow's direction.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 45
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Your lane is marked with both a curved arrow and a straight arrow. What may you do?
- Turn in the arrow's direction or go straight
- Only turn in the direction of the curved arrow
- Only go straight through the intersection
- Only change lanes before the intersection
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Correct answer: Turn in the arrow's direction or go straight
A lane with both arrows lets you turn or go straight.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 45
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What does a bicycle painted on the road indicate?
- That bicycles are banned from the lane ahead
- That the lane is reserved for parked vehicles
- That bicyclists may be present, so use caution
- That motor vehicles must stop for bicycles here
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Correct answer: That bicyclists may be present, so use caution
A painted bicycle shows that bicyclists may be present and drivers should use caution.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 45
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What may single white lines mark besides separating lanes moving in the same direction?
- The right edge of the pavement
- The left edge of the pavement on divided highways
- A two-way left turn lane
- The center of a two-way road
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Correct answer: The right edge of the pavement
Single white lines may mark the right edge of the pavement.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 46
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When may you cross a broken white line between two lanes traveling in the same direction?
- Only in an emergency or to avoid a hazard
- Only when you are making a left turn
- Once you have signaled, if it is safe
- Never, under any circumstances at all
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Correct answer: Once you have signaled, if it is safe
A broken white line may be crossed after signaling when it is safe.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 46
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When may you cross the solid white line on the right edge of the roadway?
- Whenever you need to pass a slow vehicle
- In case of emergency or to avoid a road hazard
- Whenever you are slowing to turn left
- Whenever no other traffic is near
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Correct answer: In case of emergency or to avoid a road hazard
The solid line on the right edge of the roadway is crossed only in case of emergency or to avoid a road hazard.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 46
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When may vehicles cross a solid white line in relation to the High Occupancy (HOV) lane?
- Never, in any situation
- Only when no other vehicles are present
- Only in an emergency
- When merging into and out of the HOV lane
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Correct answer: When merging into and out of the HOV lane
Vehicles may cross a solid white line when merging into and out of the HOV lane.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 46
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What is the rule for a double solid white line that separates two lanes going in the same direction?
- Crossing it is prohibited
- You may cross it after signaling
- You may cross it to pass slower traffic
- You may cross it only at night
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Correct answer: Crossing it is prohibited
Crossing a double solid white line is prohibited.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 46
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What do yellow lane lines separate?
- Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction
- Bike lanes from parking spaces
- Lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions
- Lanes reserved for buses
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Correct answer: Lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions
Yellow lane lines separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 46
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Besides separating lanes, what may single yellow lines mark?
- The right edge of the pavement on all kinds of roads
- The left edge on divided highways and one-way streets
- The edge of a bicycle lane on any city street
- The outer edge of every marked crosswalk
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Correct answer: The left edge on divided highways and one-way streets
Single yellow lines may mark the left edge of the pavement on divided highways and one-way streets.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 46
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Which markings usually mark reversible lanes?
- Double solid white lines
- A single solid yellow line
- Broken white lines
- Double-dashed yellow lines
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Correct answer: Double-dashed yellow lines
Reversible lanes are usually marked by double-dashed yellow lines.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 46
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What are reversible lanes?
- Lanes carrying traffic one way at some times, the other way at others
- Lanes carrying traffic in both directions at the same time
- Lanes that are open only to emergency vehicles at all times
- Lanes that are used only for vehicles that are turning
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Correct answer: Lanes carrying traffic one way at some times, the other way at others
Some lanes are designed to carry traffic one way at certain times and the opposite way at other times.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 46
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What should you do before you start driving in a reversible lane?
- Turn on your hazard lights before entering
- Stop and wait for a gap in the traffic
- Check which lanes you can use at that time
- Follow the vehicle that is ahead of you
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Correct answer: Check which lanes you can use at that time
The manual says to check which lanes you can use at that time, using signs by the side of the road or overhead.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 47