Texas Permit Test: Signals & Pavement Markings Practice Questions

Correct answer: Stop, then turn left, yielding to pedestrians and traffic

After a full stop at a red light, you may turn right—or turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street—unless prohibited, yielding to pedestrians and other traffic.

Source: Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Stop completely, then go when it is safe

Treat a flashing red light like a stop sign: stop completely, then proceed when safe. Cross traffic may not have to stop.

Source: Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Stop before the crosswalk if you can do so safely

A steady yellow means the light is about to turn red; stop before the crosswalk if you safely can, otherwise proceed cautiously.

Source: Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution

A flashing yellow light is a warning: slow down and proceed carefully.

Source: Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic

A flashing yellow arrow permits a left turn, but it is not protected—you must yield to oncoming traffic.

Source: Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Go in the arrow's direction after yielding to others

With a green arrow and a red light, you may go in the direction of the arrow after yielding to others still in the intersection.

Source: Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Yield to all oncoming traffic before turning

You may turn left on a circular green, but you must first yield to traffic approaching from the opposite direction.

Source: Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers – Traffic Signals (Left Turn on Green)

Correct answer: Follow the officer's direction

When an officer is directing traffic, obey the officer even if it means doing something that the signal would normally prohibit.

Source: Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Do not drive in that lane

A red X over a lane means do not drive in that lane.

Source: Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers – Guide Signs (Lane-Use Control Signals)

Correct answer: Safely move out of the lane; its use is about to change

A steady yellow X warns that the lane's use is changing—safely move out of that lane.

Source: Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers – Guide Signs (Lane-Use Control Signals)

Correct answer: You are permitted to drive in that lane

A downward green arrow over a lane means you are permitted to drive in that lane.

Source: Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers – Guide Signs (Lane-Use Control Signals)

Correct answer: Only at marked crosswalks

A pedestrian hybrid beacon is a pedestrian-activated warning device installed only at a marked crosswalk.

Source: Chapter 4: Right-of-Way – Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons

Correct answer: Stop, then go if the crosswalk is clear

During the alternating flashing red phase, drivers stop and may then proceed if no pedestrians are crossing.

Source: Chapter 4: Right-of-Way – Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons

Correct answer: A crosswalk or similar spot where you may need to slow or stop

In-roadway lights warn of a condition you may not see—often a crosswalk—that may require slowing down or stopping.

Source: Chapter 4: Right-of-Way – In-Roadway Lights

Correct answer: It marks a no-passing zone on your side

A solid yellow line on your side marks a no-passing zone; broken lines allow passing when safe.

Source: Chapter 5: Signals, Signs, and Markers – Pavement Markings (Solid and Broken Lines)