One way streets and reversible lanes — Arizona Permit Test

One way streets and reversible lanes on the Arizona permit test — 5 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

If you will be traveling on a one-way street for several blocks, it is best to stay in the center lane.

The outside lanes fill with cars slowing to turn. The center lane keeps you out of their way.

If you will be traveling on a one-way street for several blocks, it is best to stay in the center lane.

Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, p.46

On a one-way street, the left and right lanes will be used by turning vehicles.

A car ahead in an outside lane may slow sharply to turn. Expect it.

The left and right lanes will be used by turning vehicles.

Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, p.46

Reversible lanes carry traffic in one direction at certain times and in the opposite direction at other times.

A lane that was yours this morning may be for oncoming cars this evening. Check before you use it.

Some travel lanes are designed to carry traffic in one direction at certain times and in the opposite direction at other times.

Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, p.46

Reversible lanes are usually marked by double-dashed yellow lines.

Knowing the marking tells you to stop and check which way the lane runs right now.

These lanes are usually marked by double-dashed yellow lines.

Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, p.46

Before driving in a reversible lane, check which lanes you can use; signs may be posted by the side of the road or overhead.

Guess wrong and you meet traffic head on. The signs tell you which way the lane runs now.

There may be signs posted by the side of the road or overhead.

Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, p.47

On the test

On a one-way street for several blocks, which lane is best?

The center lane. The outside lanes fill with cars slowing to turn. The center lane keeps you out of their way. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, p.46: “If you will be traveling on a one-way street for several blocks, it is best to stay in the center lane.”

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Where these come from

Every rule here is checked against Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, published by the Arizona Department of Transportation, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-09-28.