Practice what signs mean and what to do when you see them, with questions based on the Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39).
Those traveling at 25 mph or less
Farm equipment, horse-drawn vehicles and similar vehicles going 25 mph or slower must display it.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39), Section 2: Work Zones (pp. 10-11)
Historical or cultural points of interest
Brown signs guide you to places of historical or cultural interest.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39), Section 2: Traffic Signs, Sign Colors and Sign Shapes (pp. 6-7)
School zones, pedestrians or bicyclists
This special yellow-green color is used for school, pedestrian and bicycle warnings.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39), Section 2: Traffic Signs, Sign Colors and Sign Shapes (pp. 6-7)
A hazard or special condition is ahead
Diamond signs are warning signs. Slow down and be ready to stop.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39), Section 2: Traffic Signs, Sign Colors and Sign Shapes (pp. 6-7)
No, a U-turn counts as two left turns
Virginia treats a U-turn as two left turns, so the No Left Turn sign forbids it.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39), Section 2: Regulatory Signs (p. 7)
Yield to oncoming traffic on a green light
Turning left on a green ball, you do not have the right-of-way and must yield.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39), Section 2: Regulatory Signs (p. 7)
Cameras are checking speeds in the work zone
Automated photo enforcement is in use there, so obey the posted work zone limit.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39), Section 2: Work Zones (pp. 10-11)
A school zone or school crossing
The pentagon shape is used only for school zones and school crossings.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39), Section 2: Traffic Signs, Sign Colors and Sign Shapes (pp. 6-7)
Using your horn
Slow down and don't sound your horn, which can frighten the horses.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39), Section 2: Warning Signs (pp. 8-9)
Motorist services
Blue signs tell you about services such as fuel, food and rest areas.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39), Section 2: Traffic Signs, Sign Colors and Sign Shapes (pp. 6-7)
We wrote these practice questions from the facts in the Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39) (April 2026 PDF (created 2026-04-27), read 2026-11-07, plus dmv.virginia.gov pages on the knowledge exam, learner's permits and teen restrictions edition) and from official sources on road signs. Every answer links to its source, so you can check it and read more.
DMV Decoded is an independent guide, not a government agency. This practice test is not connected to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and your actual test will have different questions. Study the handbook, and check the agency's website for current rules.