California Car / Permit practice question · Signals & Pavement Markings
A row of solid white triangles painted across a lane, pointing toward approaching traffic, is called a:
Answer choices
- Yield line— Correct answer
- Crosswalk boundary
- Bicycle lane marker
- Passing zone marker
Why this is the answer
A line of solid white triangles across a lane is a yield line. It shows approaching vehicles where to yield or stop, and the triangles point toward the traffic that must yield. It is not a crosswalk boundary, a bike lane marker, or a passing marker, which use different markings. Stop or slow before the line when needed.
Source: California Driver Handbook — Pavement Markings
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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