Virginia Permit Test: Road Signs Practice Questions

Correct answer: No; a U-turn counts as two left turns

Virginia considers a U-turn to be two left turns, so a U-turn is illegal wherever a No Left Turn sign is posted.

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

Correct answer: At least three feet of clearance, and no horn

Slow down near horse-drawn buggies and don't use the horn. State law requires at least three feet of clearance when passing, once the way is clear.

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

Correct answer: 25 MPH or less

Vehicles traveling at 25 MPH or less, such as farm equipment, horse-drawn vehicles and highway work vehicles, must display the slow-moving vehicle sign on public highways.

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

Correct answer: An incident area, such as a crash

Orange-and-black signs are used in construction areas and pink-and-black signs in incident areas, such as crash scenes or road emergencies.

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

Correct answer: Historical or cultural interest

Brown signs point out historical or cultural interests; blue signs show motorist services and green signs give destination information.

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

Correct answer: Cameras enforce the posted work zone speed limit

The sign warns that automated photo enforcement is used for speeding in that work zone. Always obey the posted work zone speed limit.

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

Correct answer: Drive slowly over them

Rumble strips placed before work zones should be driven over slowly, not swerved around.

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