A two-way road has the single broken yellow center line shown. What does the marking permit?
Correct answer: Passing from either direction when the maneuver is otherwise safe and lawful.
A broken yellow center line identifies a passing-permitted section in both directions. It does not remove the need for a clear view, a safe gap, and compliance with other restrictions.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025; Marking, item 2a and passing-permitted diagram; printed page 56, physical PDF page 61. Alaska marking guidance checked September 28, 2026. ↗
You are in the lane beside the solid yellow line in this pair. What does that mean for passing a slower car?
Correct answer: You must not cross the center lines for that pass.
The center-line pattern applies according to the line nearest your lane. A solid yellow line on your side prohibits passing across it.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025; Marking, one-direction passing-prohibited diagram; printed page 56, physical PDF page 61. Alaska marking guidance checked September 28, 2026. ↗
You are beside the broken yellow line, with a solid yellow line beyond it. How does the marking affect a proposed pass?
Correct answer: Passing may be allowed from your side if traffic, visibility, and other rules permit.
A broken line on your side permits a pass when safe and otherwise lawful. Drivers on the solid-line side do not have the same passing permission.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025; Marking, one-direction passing-prohibited diagram; printed page 56, physical PDF page 61. Alaska marking guidance checked September 28, 2026. ↗
What do the two solid yellow center lines tell drivers who want to pass an ordinary car?
Correct answer: Passing across the lines is prohibited in both directions.
Double solid yellow lines establish a no-passing section for both traffic directions. This item concerns overtaking a car, not a separate left-turn maneuver.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025; Marking: Two-lane, two-way roadway, passing prohibited both directions; printed page 55, physical PDF page 60. Alaska marking guidance checked September 28, 2026. ↗
You need to turn left into a driveway across solid yellow center lines, with no sign prohibiting the turn. What does Alaska's handbook say?
Correct answer: The lines do not prohibit this driveway turn, but you must wait until it is safe.
Alaska distinguishes a left turn into a driveway from passing across solid yellow center lines. The turn still requires a safe gap and yielding to conflicting traffic.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025; Marking, item 2b; printed page 56, physical PDF page 61. Alaska marking guidance checked September 28, 2026. ↗
What does the broken white line between the two same-direction lanes indicate?
Correct answer: A lane change is permitted when it can be made safely.
A broken white line allows lane changes but does not give the changing driver priority. Check traffic and signal before crossing it.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025; Marking, item 3a; printed page 56, physical PDF page 61. Alaska marking guidance checked September 28, 2026. ↗
What does the single solid white line between these same-direction lanes communicate?
Correct answer: Changing lanes across it is discouraged.
A solid white lane line discourages lane changes. It is different from both a broken white lane line and a yellow center line.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025; Marking, item 3b; printed page 56, physical PDF page 61. Alaska marking guidance checked September 28, 2026. ↗
In the diagram, what does the solid white line along the far-right edge identify?
Correct answer: The edge of the roadway or shoulder boundary.
An edge line outlines the roadway; the area beyond it is not automatically a travel lane. Alaska's handbook warns against treating the shoulder as a driving lane.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025; Marking, item 3c; printed page 56, physical PDF page 61. Alaska marking guidance checked September 28, 2026. ↗
On a divided or one-way roadway, what does the solid yellow line at the left edge identify?
Correct answer: The left boundary of that roadway.
The yellow line marks the left edge on divided or one-way roadways. Its position matters: this edge line is not a second travel lane or a median entrance.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025; Marking: Divided Roadways; printed page 55, physical PDF page 60. Alaska marking guidance checked September 28, 2026. ↗
What is the purpose of the center lane marked with opposing left-turn arrows and solid/broken yellow boundaries?
Correct answer: Left turns by traffic from either direction.
The shared center lane is reserved for left-turning vehicles. Alaska's handbook says it must not be used for driving through, accelerating, or passing.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025; Marking: Shared Center Lane; printed page 55, physical PDF page 60. Alaska marking guidance checked September 28, 2026. ↗
What type of lane is indicated by the double broken yellow boundaries shown around the middle lane?
Correct answer: A lane whose permitted direction can change according to posted controls.
Double broken yellow lines can identify a reversible lane. Signs or lane-use signals govern its operation; the marking does not mean that an empty lane is automatically available.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025; Marking: Reversible Center Lane; printed page 55, physical PDF page 60. Alaska marking guidance checked September 28, 2026. ↗
A lane has a white diamond marking and signs naming permitted users. What should the marking tell you?
Correct answer: It is a preferential lane; read the signs to determine whether your vehicle qualifies.
Alaska's handbook shows diamond markings with restricted lanes assigned to buses, carpools, or similar users. The accompanying signs establish the applicable restrictions.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025; Marking: Restricted Lane; printed page 55, physical PDF page 60. Alaska marking guidance checked September 28, 2026. ↗
Your lane has a pavement arrow showing only a right turn. What movement does the marking reserve that lane for?
Correct answer: Turning right.
Directional pavement arrows specify the permitted lane movement. Choose the proper lane before the intersection instead of treating an arrow as merely advisory.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025; Marking, item 4; printed page 56, physical PDF page 61. Alaska marking guidance checked September 28, 2026. ↗
What condition is indicated by the painted pavement legend R X R?
Correct answer: A railroad crossing ahead.
R X R is advance notice of a railroad crossing. It calls for heightened attention and does not prove that no train is approaching.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025; Marking, item 5; printed page 56, physical PDF page 61. Alaska marking guidance checked September 28, 2026. ↗
A broad white stop line is painted before an intersection controlled by a STOP sign. What does that line show?
Correct answer: The position before which you should make the required stop.
The stop line locates the stopping point for the control. Stop before it, then assess the intersection and proceed only when safe.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual, Rev. 10/2025; Signs: Stop Sign; Marking item 6, PDF page 61; printed page 38, physical PDF page 43. Alaska marking guidance checked September 28, 2026. ↗
