California: Signals & Road Markings
Traffic lights, flashing signals, and what the yellow and white lines on the pavement permit you to do. 8 questions, every answer explained. Free and no signup.
What this section covers
This test maps to the Traffic control devices section of the California driver handbook. The line colors carry a rule most drivers never consciously learn: yellow separates opposing traffic, white separates same-direction traffic. Once that clicks, most marking questions answer themselves.
Common questions
How many questions about signals & road markings are on the real test?
California DMV doesn't publish a per-section breakdown, and it varies between exam forms. What's consistent is that signs and right-of-way carry the most weight on every state's exam — so if you're short on time, those are the two sections to over-prepare.
Do I have to get these exactly right on the real exam?
The exam samples from the whole handbook, so no single section decides it — but you can't offset a weak section forever. California DMV requires 80% overall.
Can I retake this practice test?
As many times as you like, free. Your progress saves automatically, so you can stop partway and come back to the same question later.