Virginia Road Signs Test (2026)

26 questions about traffic signs: shapes, colors, regulatory and warning signs. Tap an answer to check it.

From the official handbook, April 2026, Section 2 · Checked Oct 2026 · Not affiliated with the DMV. Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39)

Sign images: federal MUTCD diagrams (public domain), from Wikimedia Commons.

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  1. Question 1 of 26

    At an intersection with this sign and an 'All Way' plaque, two cars arrive together. Who goes first?

    Red octagonal STOP sign
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    Answer: The driver on the right; the driver on the left yields

    Stop at the sign, stop line, crosswalk or curb, and wait for the way to clear.

    Handbook: Section 2, p. 6

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  2. Question 2 of 26

    What does this triangular sign require?

    Red and white downward-pointing triangle YIELD sign
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    Answer: Slow down, be ready to stop and let others pass first

    Let vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists pass before you proceed.

    Handbook: Section 2, p. 6

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  3. Question 3 of 26

    What does a five-sided sign like this mark?

    Five-sided yellow-green school sign with two children
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    Answer: A school zone or school crossing

    Obey crossing guards and school zone limits.

    Handbook: Section 2, p. 7

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  4. Question 4 of 26

    What does this sign mean?

    Right-turn arrow crossed by a red circle and slash
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    Answer: Right turns are illegal here

    A red circle with a slash means NO.

    Handbook: Section 2, p. 7

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  5. Question 5 of 26

    What does this sign mean?

    U-turn arrow crossed by a red circle and slash
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    Answer: U-turns are illegal

    In Virginia a U-turn also counts as two left turns where left turns are banned.

    Handbook: Section 2, p. 7

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  6. Question 6 of 26

    You see this sign. May you make a U-turn?

    Left-turn arrow crossed by a red circle and slash
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    Answer: No; in Virginia a U-turn counts as two left turns

    Left turns are against the law where this sign is posted.

    Handbook: Section 2, p. 7

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  7. Question 7 of 26

    You are stopped at a red light with this sign. What do you do?

    White NO TURN ON RED sign
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    Answer: Wait for the green light

    Turning on red is not allowed here.

    Handbook: Section 2, p. 7

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  8. Question 8 of 26

    What does this sign tell you?

    KEEP RIGHT sign with an arrow passing to the right of an obstacle
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    Answer: An island or median is ahead; keep to the side shown by the arrow

    Pass the obstacle on the indicated side.

    Handbook: Section 2, p. 7

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  9. Question 9 of 26

    You pass this sign. What should you do?

    Red circle with a white bar and the words DO NOT ENTER
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    Answer: Slow down, pull over and turn around carefully

    You are going the wrong way and risk a head-on crash.

    Handbook: Section 2, p. 7

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  10. Question 10 of 26

    What does this sign mean?

    Black and white ONE WAY sign with an arrow
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    Answer: Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow

    Never drive against the arrow.

    Handbook: Section 2, p. 7

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  11. Question 11 of 26

    What should you do when you see this sign on a wet road?

    Yellow diamond sign with a car and skid marks
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    Answer: Slow down, avoid hard braking and sudden turns, and increase following distance

    Wet pavement can double braking distance.

    Handbook: Section 2, p. 8

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  12. Question 12 of 26

    What does this sign warn of?

    Yellow diamond sign with a stop sign symbol and an arrow
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    Answer: A stop sign ahead

    Slow down and be ready to stop.

    Handbook: Section 2, p. 8

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  13. Question 13 of 26

    What does this sign warn of?

    Yellow diamond sign with a traffic signal symbol
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    Answer: Traffic signals ahead

    Be ready to stop.

    Handbook: Section 2, p. 8

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  14. Question 14 of 26

    What does this pennant-shaped sign mark?

    Yellow pennant-shaped NO PASSING ZONE sign
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    Answer: The beginning of a no-passing zone

    You may not pass cars ahead in your lane, even if the way is clear.

    Handbook: Section 2, p. 8

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  15. Question 15 of 26

    Who is responsible for merging safely at this sign?

    Yellow diamond sign with a lane joining from the right
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    Answer: Drivers in both lanes

    Two lanes are about to become one.

    Handbook: Section 2, p. 8

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  16. Question 16 of 26

    What should drivers in the right lane do at this sign?

    Yellow diamond sign showing the right lane ending
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    Answer: Merge left when space opens

    Drivers in the left lane should let them merge smoothly.

    Handbook: Section 2, p. 8

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  17. Question 17 of 26

    What does this sign mean?

    Yellow diamond sign with a median splitting the road
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    Answer: A divided highway begins; keep right

    Each roadway becomes one-way.

    Handbook: Section 2, p. 8

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  18. Question 18 of 26

    What does this sign warn of?

    Yellow diamond sign with the median ending
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    Answer: The divided highway ends; traffic goes both ways

    Keep right.

    Handbook: Section 2, p. 8

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  19. Question 19 of 26

    What does this sign warn of?

    Yellow diamond sign with a walking person
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    Answer: A pedestrian crossing

    Slow down and be prepared to stop.

    Handbook: Section 2, p. 8

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  20. Question 20 of 26

    What does this sign mean?

    Yellow diamond sign with a T symbol
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    Answer: The road ends ahead; turn right or left after yielding

    Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before turning.

    Handbook: Section 2, p. 9

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  21. Question 21 of 26

    What does this sign with a cross warn of?

    Yellow diamond sign with a black cross
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    Answer: An intersection ahead

    Watch for vehicles entering your road.

    Handbook: Section 2, p. 9

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  22. Question 22 of 26

    What does this sign warn of?

    Yellow diamond sign with a winding arrow
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    Answer: A winding road with a series of curves

    On all curves, slow down for better control.

    Handbook: Section 2, p. 9

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  23. Question 23 of 26

    What does this round sign tell you?

    Round yellow sign with a black X and the letters RR
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    Answer: A railroad crossing is ahead: look, listen, slow down and be ready to stop

    Trains may also be other vehicles using the rails.

    Handbook: Section 2, p. 9

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  24. Question 24 of 26

    At this crossbuck with more than one track, what must you remember?

    White X-shaped RAILROAD CROSSING (crossbuck) sign
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    Answer: Trains may come from either direction on either track

    Look, listen, slow down and be prepared to stop.

    Handbook: Section 2, p. 9

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  25. Question 25 of 26

    What do orange signs like this one mean?

    Orange diamond ROAD WORK AHEAD sign
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    Answer: Road work ahead: slow down

    Orange marks a work zone; speeding there can cost up to $500.

    Handbook: Section 2, p. 10

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  26. Question 26 of 26

    Which vehicles must display this orange triangle?

    Orange triangle with a red border (slow-moving vehicle emblem)
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    Answer: Vehicles traveling 25 mph or less, like farm equipment

    Be ready to adjust your speed or position.

    Handbook: Section 2, p. 11

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