California Permit Test: Signals & Pavement Markings Practice Questions

Correct answer: Turn right after a complete stop, yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic

A solid red light means stop, but California allows a right turn on red after a full stop unless a NO TURN ON RED sign is posted.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Stop and do not turn that way until a green light or green arrow appears

A red arrow means stop; you may not turn in the arrow's direction, even after stopping, until the signal changes to green.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Come to a full stop, then go when it is safe

A flashing red light is treated like a STOP sign: stop completely, then continue when it is safe.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Stop if you can do so safely; if you cannot, cross carefully

A steady yellow warns that the light is about to turn red. Stop if it is safe; if stopping would be unsafe, proceed through with caution.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution; you do not have to stop

A flashing yellow light is a warning to slow down and be alert, but it does not require you to stop.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: You may turn left, but you must first yield to oncoming traffic

A flashing yellow arrow allows the turn, but it is not protected, so you must yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians first.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: The protected turning time is ending; the signal will change soon

A yellow arrow warns that the protected turn period is about to end. Complete the turn only if you cannot stop safely or are already in the intersection.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Wait until vehicles and pedestrians have cleared the intersection

Green means go only when it is safe. You must still yield to any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian already in the intersection.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Wait before the intersection until there is room to cross it fully

Do not enter an intersection unless you can get all the way across before the light turns red; blocking it is illegal.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: You may turn where the arrow points; oncoming traffic is stopped

A green arrow gives you a protected turn in the direction it points, because oncoming traffic is held by a red light.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Treat it as an all-way stop, then proceed when it is safe

When a traffic signal is dark, treat the intersection as an all-way stop and proceed carefully when it is safe.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Yield to the pedestrian

Drivers must still yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk even when the DON'T WALK signal is flashing.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Pedestrian Signals or Signs

Correct answer: The seconds left for pedestrians to cross

Countdown numbers tell pedestrians how many seconds remain to finish crossing.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Pedestrian Signals or Signs

Correct answer: Do not pass the vehicle ahead of you

A single solid yellow center line on your side means you should not pass when there is only one lane going your way.

Source: Section 6: Navigating the Roads – Lane Markings

Correct answer: To turn left into or out of a driveway or private road, or to make a U-turn

You must stay right of double solid yellow lines, but you may turn left across one set of them to enter or leave a driveway or private road, or to make a U-turn.

Source: Section 6: Navigating the Roads – Lane Markings