Indiana: Pavement markings Practice Test
Yellow and white lines, no-passing zones, lane markings, bike lanes and other markings in the Indiana Driver’s Manual.
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Indiana Driver’s Manual" (July 2026), Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
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What do yellow lane markings separate?
- Lanes of traffic going in opposite directions
- Lanes of traffic going in the same direction
- Travel lanes from the roadside shoulder
- Parking spaces from travel lanes
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Correct answer: Lanes of traffic going in opposite directions
Yellow lane markings separate multiple lanes of traffic going in opposite directions.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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When may you cross a broken yellow line to pass another vehicle?
- Only when you are turning left
- Only when no other vehicle is in sight
- When it is safe to do so
- Never, under any circumstances
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Correct answer: When it is safe to do so
The manual says you may cross a broken yellow line to pass another vehicle when it is safe.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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You should not cross a solid yellow line except to do what?
- Pass a slow-moving vehicle
- Make a turn
- Avoid a stopped vehicle
- Pass a bicycle rider
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Correct answer: Make a turn
The manual says you should not cross a solid yellow line except to turn.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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What do white lane markings separate?
- Lanes of traffic going in opposite directions
- Travel lanes from bike lanes only
- Lanes of traffic from the median
- Lanes of traffic going in the same direction
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Correct answer: Lanes of traffic going in the same direction
White lane markings separate multiple lanes of traffic going in the same direction.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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What does the manual say about crossing a solid white line?
- You should not cross it
- You may cross it whenever the lane is clear
- You may cross it only to pass on the left
- You may cross it only during daylight hours
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Correct answer: You should not cross it
You may cross a broken white line to change lanes when safe, but you should not cross a solid white line.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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When may you cross a broken white line?
- Only when you are turning left
- Only when a police officer allows it
- When it is safe to change lanes
- Only when you are in an emergency
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Correct answer: When it is safe to change lanes
You may cross a broken white line when it is safe to change lanes.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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What do lane markings do?
- Show drivers the posted speed limit and the distance to the next exit
- Separate traffic and alert drivers when it is permissible to pass other vehicles
- Mark the places where drivers must stop for pedestrians and trains
- Tell drivers which lanes are reserved for buses and for carpools
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Correct answer: Separate traffic and alert drivers when it is permissible to pass other vehicles
Lane markings separate traffic and alert drivers when it is permissible to pass other vehicles.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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A pavement marking shows a bicycle with two arrows above it. What is it intended to do?
- Show that the lane is reserved only for the use of bicycles
- Mark a lane that only buses and taxis are allowed to use
- Alert road users to expect cyclists to occupy travel lanes
- Show the places where cyclists must walk their bicycles
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Correct answer: Alert road users to expect cyclists to occupy travel lanes
Sharrow markings alert other road users to expect cyclists to occupy travel lanes.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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What color of pavement may be used to enhance the visibility of bike lanes?
- Red
- Green
- Yellow
- Blue
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Correct answer: Green
Green colored pavement may be used to enhance the visibility of bike lanes.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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What may red colored pavement be used to enhance the visibility of?
- Bike lanes
- School zones
- Railroad crossings
- Bus or transit lanes
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Correct answer: Bus or transit lanes
Red colored pavement may be used to enhance the visibility of bus or transit lanes.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)