Yellow center line markings — Arkansas Permit Test

Yellow center line markings on the Arkansas permit test — 3 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

In Arkansas, a solid double yellow line separates lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions, and it means passing is prohibited for vehicles traveling in either direction.

Double yellow lines are painted where you cannot see far enough ahead to pass, so crossing them risks a head-on crash.

The double yellow line in the center of the roadway means passing is prohibited for vehicles traveling in either direction.

Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, p.31

In Arkansas, a driver may cross a solid yellow line to turn into a driveway if there is no opposing traffic approaching the planned turn site.

A solid yellow line forbids passing, not reaching your own driveway, but you must not turn across a car coming toward you.

A driver may cross a solid yellow line to turn into a driveway if there is no opposing traffic approaching the planned turn site.

Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, p.31

In Arkansas, a broken yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic means a driver may cross to pass if there is no opposing traffic.

A broken yellow line marks a stretch where you can see far enough to pass, but only an empty oncoming lane makes it safe.

A broken yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic indicates a driver may cross to pass if there is no opposing traffic.

Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, p.31

On the test

What does a solid double yellow line in the center of the road mean for passing?

Passing is prohibited in either direction. Double yellow lines are painted where you cannot see far enough ahead to pass, so crossing them risks a head-on crash. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, p.31: “The double yellow line in the center of the roadway means passing is prohibited for vehicles traveling in either direction.”

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Where these come from

Every rule here is checked against Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, published by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-10-04.