Virginia Permit Test: Signals & Pavement Markings Practice Questions

Correct answer: Turn right after a complete stop, yielding to pedestrians and traffic

Virginia allows a right turn on a steady red light after a complete stop, once you have yielded to pedestrians and traffic, unless a No Turn on Red sign or a red right arrow is shown.

Source: Section 2: Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: From a one-way street onto another one-way street, after a full stop

A left turn on red is allowed only from a one-way street onto another one-way street, after a full stop and yielding, and only if no sign or red left arrow forbids it.

Source: Section 2: Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: No, unless a sign allows a turn on the red arrow after stopping

Virginia prohibits right and left turns at red arrows. You may turn only if a sign such as 'Right on Red Arrow After Stop' is posted.

Source: Section 2: Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Stop completely, yield, and go when the way is clear

At a flashing red light, stop completely and yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians, then proceed when it is clear.

Source: Section 2: Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Stop, yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then turn when clear

A flashing red arrow works like a stop sign for that turn: stop, yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians, then turn when clear.

Source: Section 2: Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Stop

A yellow light warns that the signal is about to change. Stop if you have not entered the intersection and can do so safely; never speed up to beat the light.

Source: Section 2: Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution

A flashing yellow light means slow down and proceed carefully; it is used where conditions are more hazardous than normal.

Source: Section 2: Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: if the way is clear, after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

A flashing yellow arrow permits the turn, but it is not protected: yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians in the intersection first.

Source: Section 2: Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Let the pedestrian finish crossing before you turn

If the light changes to green while a pedestrian is in the street, allow them to finish crossing before you turn.

Source: Section 2: Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Treat it as an all-way stop

When signals are out and show no lights, you must stop and proceed as if the intersection were an all-way stop, unless an officer or portable stop signs control it.

Source: Section 2: Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Never drive in that lane

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

Source: Section 2: Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Move out of the lane when it is safe

A yellow X or yellow diagonal downward arrow tells you to leave that lane as soon as you safely can.

Source: Section 2: Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Proceed with caution if the crosswalk is clear

When a PHB's two red lights alternate flashing, you may proceed with caution if the crosswalk is clear. When they are solid red, you must stop.

Source: Section 2: Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Only to pass pedestrians, bicyclists, or scooter riders when safe

Passing is allowed only from the broken-line side. From the solid side you may cross only to pass pedestrians, bicyclists, or scooter or skateboard riders when the opposite lane is clear and it is safe.

Source: Section 2: Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings – Pavement Markings

Correct answer: no passing either way; cross only to turn left or pass bicyclists or walkers

Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing in both directions. You may cross them only to turn left or to pass pedestrians, bicyclists, or scooter or skateboard riders when the opposite lane is clear.

Source: Section 2: Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings – Pavement Markings