Turn lane arrows and bike markings — Arizona Permit Test

Turn lane arrows and bike markings on the Arizona permit test — 3 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

If you are in a lane marked with a curved arrow and the word ONLY, you must turn in the direction of the arrow.

Cars beside you expect you to turn. Going straight from that lane cuts across their path.

If you are traveling in a lane marked with a curved arrow and the word ONLY, you must turn in the direction of the arrow.

Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, p.45

If your lane is marked with both a curved and a straight arrow, you may turn in the direction of the arrow or go straight.

This lane serves two ways out. Watch the cars beside you, which may be doing the other one.

If your lane is marked with both a curved and a straight arrow, you may turn in the direction of the arrow or you may go straight.

Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, p.45

A bicycle painted on the road indicates the potential presence of bicyclists, and drivers should use caution.

A bike rider may be just ahead in that lane, and a car door or a quick turn can knock them down.

A bicycle painted on the road indicates the potential presence of bicyclists.

Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, p.45

On the test

Your lane is marked with a curved arrow and the word ONLY. What must you do?

Turn the way the arrow points. Cars beside you expect you to turn. Going straight from that lane cuts across their path. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, p.45: “If you are traveling in a lane marked with a curved arrow and the word ONLY, you must turn in the direction of the arrow.”

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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.