Virginia Permit Test (DMV Knowledge Exam) — All Questions

A red, eight-sided sign means:

• a.Yield the right of way
• b.Come to a complete stop✓
• c.No U-turn
• d.Speed limit ahead

A red octagon is a STOP sign; you must stop completely before the stop line or crosswalk, then proceed when safe. (Virginia Driver's Manual, signs)

A yellow, diamond-shaped sign is used to:

• a.Post the speed limit
• b.Guide you to services
• c.Warn of a hazard or change ahead✓
• d.Mark a one-way street

Yellow diamond signs are warning signs that alert drivers to hazards or changes in the road ahead. (Virginia Driver's Manual, warning signs)

A red circle with a slash over a symbol means:

• a.The action shown is prohibited✓
• b.The action shown is required
• c.A hospital is ahead
• d.A rest area is ahead

A red circle with a slash means NO; the symbol inside shows what is prohibited. (Virginia Driver's Manual, regulatory signs)

A flashing yellow traffic signal means:

• a.Stop and stay stopped
• b.The signal is broken
• c.Speed up to clear the intersection
• d.Slow down and proceed with caution✓

A flashing yellow light means slow down and proceed carefully, watching for cross traffic. (Virginia Driver's Manual, traffic signals)

A sign that reads ADVISORY SPEED at a highway exit shows:

• a.The minimum legal speed
• b.The maximum safe speed for that exit✓
• c.A no-passing zone
• d.A weight limit

An advisory speed sign indicates the maximum safe speed for a highway exit or curve. (Virginia Driver's Manual, warning signs)