VA Driver Improvement Exam Questions
and Answers
1. Red & White Signs: Red used with white conveys stop, yield, do not, and no. Stop signs,
yield signs, do not enter or wrong way signs, the circle and slash in a no turn sign, and the
restrictions in a parking sign are examples.
2. Black & White Signs: Black used with white conveys regulatory information. Speed limit, do
not pass, no turns are examples where the operation is regulated by law and the black and white
sign would be found.
3. Yellow & Black Signs: Yellow used with black conveys a warning. Curve ahead, stop ahead,
overhead clearances, slippery when wet, are all examples. A specialized class of warning signs uses a
strong yellow/green color with black to advise of school zone, pedestrian and/or bicyclist activities.
4. Green/Blue/Brown & White Signs: Green and white, blue and white, and brown and
white signs are
used to provide helpful information. The green sign is used to provide destination types of information,
while the blue sign is used to inform regarding motorists services. The brown sign is used to advise of
historical or cultural interests that might exist in the area.
5. Orange/Pink & Black Signs: Orange and black and pink and black signs are used to
advise and warn
in construction (orange) and incident (pink) areas. They are used with black and white signs that convey
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, regulations that might exist only because of the construction effort or the incident.
6. Octagon-Shaped Sign: Octagon (Stop): This eight-sided shape always means stop. You must
come to a
complete stop at the sign, stop line, pedestrian crosswalk or curb. Wait for any vehicle or pedestrian to
clear the way. At some intersections you'll find a sign beneath the stop sign that reads "All Way" or "4
Way." At these intersections all vehicles on all roads leading into the intersection must stop. If you get to
the intersection at the same time as other vehicles, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the
right.
7. Trianglular Sign: Triangle (Yield): You must slow down as you come to the intersection. Be
prepared to stop.
Let any vehicles, pedestrians or bicyclists safely pass before you proceed.
8. Rectangular Signs: Rectangle (Regulatory or Guide): Vertical signs generally give
instructions or tell you the law. Horizontal signs may give directions or information.
9. Diamond-Shaped Signs: Diamond (Warning): These signs warn you of special
conditions or hazards ahead. Slow down and drive with caution. Be ready to stop.
10. Pentagon-Shaped Signs: Pentagon (School Zone/School Crossing): This five-sided
shape marks school zones and warns you about school crossings. Two signs may be used together
to show the actual location of the crosswalk.
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and Answers
1. Red & White Signs: Red used with white conveys stop, yield, do not, and no. Stop signs,
yield signs, do not enter or wrong way signs, the circle and slash in a no turn sign, and the
restrictions in a parking sign are examples.
2. Black & White Signs: Black used with white conveys regulatory information. Speed limit, do
not pass, no turns are examples where the operation is regulated by law and the black and white
sign would be found.
3. Yellow & Black Signs: Yellow used with black conveys a warning. Curve ahead, stop ahead,
overhead clearances, slippery when wet, are all examples. A specialized class of warning signs uses a
strong yellow/green color with black to advise of school zone, pedestrian and/or bicyclist activities.
4. Green/Blue/Brown & White Signs: Green and white, blue and white, and brown and
white signs are
used to provide helpful information. The green sign is used to provide destination types of information,
while the blue sign is used to inform regarding motorists services. The brown sign is used to advise of
historical or cultural interests that might exist in the area.
5. Orange/Pink & Black Signs: Orange and black and pink and black signs are used to
advise and warn
in construction (orange) and incident (pink) areas. They are used with black and white signs that convey
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, regulations that might exist only because of the construction effort or the incident.
6. Octagon-Shaped Sign: Octagon (Stop): This eight-sided shape always means stop. You must
come to a
complete stop at the sign, stop line, pedestrian crosswalk or curb. Wait for any vehicle or pedestrian to
clear the way. At some intersections you'll find a sign beneath the stop sign that reads "All Way" or "4
Way." At these intersections all vehicles on all roads leading into the intersection must stop. If you get to
the intersection at the same time as other vehicles, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the
right.
7. Trianglular Sign: Triangle (Yield): You must slow down as you come to the intersection. Be
prepared to stop.
Let any vehicles, pedestrians or bicyclists safely pass before you proceed.
8. Rectangular Signs: Rectangle (Regulatory or Guide): Vertical signs generally give
instructions or tell you the law. Horizontal signs may give directions or information.
9. Diamond-Shaped Signs: Diamond (Warning): These signs warn you of special
conditions or hazards ahead. Slow down and drive with caution. Be ready to stop.
10. Pentagon-Shaped Signs: Pentagon (School Zone/School Crossing): This five-sided
shape marks school zones and warns you about school crossings. Two signs may be used together
to show the actual location of the crosswalk.
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