What do yellow longitudinal lines normally separate?
Correct answer: Traffic moving in opposite directions
Yellow centerlines separate opposing traffic flows.
Source: Lane Markings — Yellow Lines ↗
What do white longitudinal lines normally separate?
Correct answer: Traffic moving in the same direction
White lane lines separate same-direction traffic and mark roadway edges.
Source: Lane Markings — White Lines ↗
A solid yellow centerline is on your side of a two-lane road. What does it tell you?
Correct answer: Do not pass the vehicle ahead
A solid yellow line on your side prohibits passing where there is one lane in your direction.
Source: Lane Markings — Single Solid Yellow Line ↗
Which movement is generally permitted across double solid yellow lines?
Correct answer: A legal left turn into or out of a driveway
You may cross for a legal left turn or U-turn when allowed, but not to pass.
Source: Lane Markings — Double Solid Yellow Lines ↗
A broken yellow line is on your side of a two-way road. When may you cross it?
Correct answer: To pass when the opposing lane is clear and passing is safe
The broken line permits passing when sight distance and opposing traffic allow it safely.
Source: Lane Markings — Broken Yellow Line ↗
You are beside the solid line in a solid-and-broken yellow pair. May you pass?
Correct answer: No
Only traffic beside the broken line may pass when safe.
Source: Lane Markings — Solid and Broken Yellow Lines ↗
What do double solid white lines tell drivers?
Correct answer: Do not change lanes across them
Double solid white lines form a lane barrier; wait for a permitted opening.
Source: Lane Markings — Double Solid White Lines ↗
A broken white line separates your lane from the next. What does it mean?
Correct answer: A lane change is permitted when safe
Broken white lines divide same-direction lanes and may be crossed after a safe lane-change check.
Source: Lane Markings — Broken White Lines ↗
Large, closely spaced broken lines appear beside your freeway lane. What should you anticipate?
Correct answer: The lane may end or become an exit-only lane
These markings warn of a downstream change in lane function; check signs and merge or exit as needed.
Source: Lane Markings — End of Lane Markings ↗
A row of white triangles points toward your vehicle. What does the marking show?
Correct answer: Where to yield or stop if necessary
The triangular yield line marks the point where approaching traffic yields.
Source: Lane Markings — Yield Line ↗
Where should you stop when a white limit line is present at a red light?
Correct answer: Before the limit line
Keep the whole vehicle behind the limit line, not just the front wheels. Stopping beyond it can put the front of your vehicle in the crosswalk or intersection.
Source: Traffic Signals — Limit Line ↗
Do pedestrians have a crosswalk only where white lines are painted?
Correct answer: No; crosswalks may be marked or unmarked
Most intersections have crosswalks even when they are not painted.
Source: Pedestrian Rules — Crosswalks ↗
Before turning right, when may a driver enter a conventional bicycle lane?
Correct answer: Within 200 feet of the turn after checking for bicyclists
California permits entering the bicycle lane within 200 feet of the turn after yielding and checking.
Source: Section 6 — Bicycle Lanes: conventional lanes and entering for a turn ↗
What is the main purpose of a two-way center left-turn lane?
Correct answer: Preparing for legal left turns or U-turns
The shared center lane is reserved for left-turn and permitted U-turn preparation.
Source: Types of Lanes — Center Left Turn Lanes ↗
You see red raised pavement markers facing you. What do they warn?
Correct answer: You are entering or traveling the wrong way
Red markers visible to you delineate a roadway, ramp, or lane that must not be entered from your direction.
Source: CA MUTCD 2026 Section 3A.03 — Marking Colors ↗
