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.
Question 1 of 26
At an intersection with this sign and an 'All Way' plaque, two cars arrive together. Who goes first?
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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.
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Question 2 of 26
What does this triangular sign require?
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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.
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Question 3 of 26
What does a five-sided sign like this mark?
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Answer: A school zone or school crossing
Obey crossing guards and school zone limits.
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Question 4 of 26
What does this sign mean?
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Question 5 of 26
What does this sign mean?
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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.
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Question 6 of 26
You see this sign. May you make a U-turn?
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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.
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Question 7 of 26
You are stopped at a red light with this sign. What do you do?
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Question 8 of 26
What does this sign tell you?
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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.
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Question 9 of 26
You pass this sign. What should you do?
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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.
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Question 10 of 26
What does this sign mean?
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Answer: Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow
Never drive against the arrow.
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Question 11 of 26
What should you do when you see this sign on a wet road?
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Answer: Slow down, avoid hard braking and sudden turns, and increase following distance
Wet pavement can double braking distance.
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Question 12 of 26
What does this sign warn of?
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Question 13 of 26
What does this sign warn of?
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Question 14 of 26
What does this pennant-shaped sign mark?
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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.
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Question 15 of 26
Who is responsible for merging safely at this sign?
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Question 16 of 26
What should drivers in the right lane do at this sign?
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Answer: Merge left when space opens
Drivers in the left lane should let them merge smoothly.
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Question 17 of 26
What does this sign mean?
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Question 18 of 26
What does this sign warn of?
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Question 19 of 26
What does this sign warn of?
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Question 20 of 26
What does this sign mean?
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Answer: The road ends ahead; turn right or left after yielding
Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before turning.
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Question 21 of 26
What does this sign with a cross warn of?
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Question 22 of 26
What does this sign warn of?
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Answer: A winding road with a series of curves
On all curves, slow down for better control.
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Question 23 of 26
What does this round sign tell you?
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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.
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Question 24 of 26
At this crossbuck with more than one track, what must you remember?
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Answer: Trains may come from either direction on either track
Look, listen, slow down and be prepared to stop.
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Question 25 of 26
What do orange signs like this one mean?
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Answer: Road work ahead: slow down
Orange marks a work zone; speeding there can cost up to $500.
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Question 26 of 26
Which vehicles must display this orange triangle?
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Answer: Vehicles traveling 25 mph or less, like farm equipment
Be ready to adjust your speed or position.
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