Lane markings — Indiana Permit Test

Lane markings on the Indiana permit test — 4 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

Yellow lane markings separate lanes of traffic going in opposite directions.

Seeing yellow on your left tells you oncoming cars are on the other side of it.

Yellow lane markings separate multiple lanes of traffic going in opposite directions.

Indiana Driver's Manual, p.37

You may cross a broken yellow line to pass when it is safe, but you should not cross a solid yellow line except to turn.

A solid yellow line marks places where you cannot see far enough ahead to pass safely.

You may cross a broken yellow line to pass another vehicle when it is safe, but you should not cross a solid yellow line except to turn.

Indiana Driver's Manual, p.37

White lane markings separate lanes of traffic going in the same direction.

White lines tell you that the cars beside you are going your way.

White lane markings separate multiple lanes of traffic going in the same direction.

Indiana Driver's Manual, p.37

You may cross a broken white line to change lanes when it is safe, but you should not cross a solid white line.

A solid white line marks a place where changing lanes is unsafe, such as near an exit or intersection.

You may cross a broken white line when it is safe to change lanes, but you should not cross a solid white line.

Indiana Driver's Manual, p.37

On the test

What do yellow lane markings separate?

Traffic going in opposite directions. Seeing yellow on your left tells you oncoming cars are on the other side of it. Indiana Driver's Manual, p.37: “Yellow lane markings separate multiple lanes of traffic going in opposite directions.”

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Every rule here is checked against Indiana Driver's Manual, published by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-10-03.