California Permit Practice Test: Traffic Signals and Signs (2026)

Question 1 of 10

You want to turn right at a solid red light and there is no NO TURN ON RED sign. What must you do?

1. Slow down and turn without stopping if no cars are coming
2. Wait for the light to turn green
3. Stop at the limit line, yield to pedestrians, and turn when it is safe

Question 2 of 10

A red arrow pointing left means:

1. Stop and do not turn left until a green light or green arrow appears
2. You may turn left after a full stop
3. Turn left only if there is no oncoming traffic

Question 3 of 10

A flashing red traffic light means:

1. Slow down and proceed with caution
2. Stop, then go when it is safe
3. The light is about to turn green

Question 4 of 10

The light turns yellow as you approach an intersection. You should:

1. Speed up to get through before it turns red
2. Stop immediately, even if a car is close behind you
3. Stop if you can do so safely; if not, cross the intersection cautiously

Question 5 of 10

A flashing yellow traffic light means:

1. Slow down and proceed with caution; you do not need to stop
2. Stop completely before entering the intersection
3. The signal is broken; treat it as an all-way stop

Question 6 of 10

A flashing yellow arrow for a left turn means:

1. Oncoming traffic is stopped, so your turn is protected
2. You may turn left, but you must first yield to oncoming traffic
3. You must stop and wait for a green arrow

Question 7 of 10

You come to an intersection where the traffic lights are not working. What should you do?

1. Proceed at normal speed if the way looks clear
2. Yield only to vehicles on your right without stopping
3. Stop as if there were STOP signs in all directions, then proceed when it is safe

Question 8 of 10

A pedestrian is still in the crosswalk and the DON'T WALK signal is flashing. You must:

1. Yield to the pedestrian
2. Go ahead, because the pedestrian should not be crossing
3. Honk so the pedestrian hurries

Question 9 of 10

A five-sided sign means you are:

1. Approaching a railroad crossing
2. Near a school
3. Entering a construction zone

Question 10 of 10

A round yellow-and-black sign or an X-shaped sign warns that you are approaching:

1. A school zone
2. A roundabout
3. A railroad crossing