Virginia Road Signs Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does a High Occupancy Vehicle sign indicate?

Traffic signals ahead

Speed limit is in effect

Lanes reserved for buses, motorcycles, and specified vehicles (correct)

Bicycles regularly cross

What does the Signal Ahead sign indicate?

Traffic signals ahead; slow down and be ready to stop.

What does the Low Ground Railroad Crossing sign indicate?

A steep slope at the railroad tracks that may cause low vehicles to get caught.

What does the Side Road sign indicate?

A road that joins from the right; be alert for entering vehicles. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Merge sign indicate?

Two lanes of traffic moving in the same direction about to become one. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Hill sign indicate?

A steep grade ahead; check your brakes. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Bicycle Crossing/Bike Path sign indicate?

Bicycles regularly cross or ride beside traffic; drive with caution. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Winding Road sign indicate?

The road ahead winds with a series of turns or curves. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Road Construction Ahead sign indicate?

A change in traffic pattern or route ahead; slow down. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Speed Limit sign indicate?

The maximum legal speed you can drive under good weather conditions. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Keep Right sign indicate?

A traffic island, median, or barrier is ahead; keep to the side indicated. Signup and view all the answers

What does the No Left Turn sign indicate?

Left turns are illegal here; U-Turns are also illegal. Signup and view all the answers

What does the One Way sign indicate?

Traffic only flows in the direction of the arrow. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Wrong Way sign indicate?

You cannot drive in this direction; turn around cautiously. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Stop sign indicate?

You must come to a complete stop; wait for pedestrians. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Low Clearance sign indicate?

A low overpass is ahead; do not proceed if your vehicle is too tall. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Yield sign indicate?

You must slow down and prepare to stop; other vehicles have the right-of-way. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Deer Crossing sign indicate?

Deer cross the roadway in this area; slow down. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Pedestrian Crossing sign indicate?

Watch for people in the crosswalk; be prepared to stop. Signup and view all the answers

What does the No Right Turn sign indicate?

Right turns are illegal. Signup and view all the answers

What does the No U-Turn sign indicate?

U-Turns are illegal. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Sharp Right Turn sign indicate?

Slow down and be prepared for a sharp right turn. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Divided Roadway Begins sign indicate?

The highway ahead is split into two separate roadways. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Y Intersection sign indicate?

You must bear either right or left ahead. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Lane Reduction sign indicate?

The right lane ends soon; merge left. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Advisory Speed sign indicate?

Maximum speed for a highway exit. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Disabled Parking sign indicate?

Parking spaces reserved for people with disabled parking permits. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Right Curve with Speed Indicator sign indicate?

The road curves right; slow down to the indicated speed. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Crossroads sign indicate?

A four-way intersection ahead. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Sharp Right and Left Turns sign indicate?

A sharp turn to the right and then the left; slow down. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Right and Left Curves sign indicate?

The road curves right, then left; slow down. Signup and view all the answers

What does the No Turn on Red sign indicate?

You may not turn on a red light; wait for green. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Road Signs Study Notes

High Occupancy Vehicle: Sign designates lanes reserved for buses, motorcycles, and specific vehicles based on number of occupants.
Signal Ahead: Alerts drivers to traffic signals ahead; encourages slowing down and preparing to stop.
Low Ground Railroad Crossing: Warns of a steep slope at a railroad crossing, potentially affecting low vehicles.
Side Road: Indicates a road joining from the right; drivers should be alert for merging vehicles.
Merge: Sign alerts that two lanes of traffic will become one, highlighting the need for safe merging.
Hill: Warns of a steep grade ahead; drivers should check their brakes in preparation.
Bicycle Crossing/Bike Path: Signals that bicycles regularly cross or travel alongside traffic; drivers should exercise caution.
Winding Road: Indicates a road ahead with multiple curves; advises drivers to slow down for better control.
Road Construction Ahead: Warns of changes in traffic patterns due to construction; drivers should reduce speed.
Speed Limit: Displays the maximum legal speed for that area under normal weather conditions.
Keep Right: Informs drivers of a traffic island, median, or barrier ahead; directs them to keep to the indicated side.
No Left Turn: Prohibits left turns and U-turns according to Virginia State Law, as they involve two left turns.
One Way: Indicates traffic flows in the direction of the arrow; drivers should comply with this direction.
Wrong Way: Alerts drivers they are traveling in the wrong direction; instructs them to cautiously turn around.
Stop: Sign requires drivers to come to a complete stop and yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
Low Clearance: Warns of a height restriction overpass; vehicles taller than the indicated height should not proceed.
Yield: Instructs drivers to slow down and prepare to stop, as other vehicles have the right-of-way.
Deer Crossing: Indicates an area where deer may cross the road; advises drivers to reduce speed.
Pedestrian Crossing: Alerts drivers to watch for people in crosswalks; encourages slowing down and preparing to stop.
No Right Turn: Sign prohibits right turns at this location.
No U-Turn: Sign indicates U-turns are illegal.
Sharp Right Turn: Warns drivers to slow down for a sharp right turn ahead.
Divided Roadway Begins: Indicates the start of a divided highway where each side is one-way.
Y Intersection: Informs drivers they must bear right or left ahead.
Lane Reduction: Indicates that the right lane ends soon and must merge to the left.
Advisory Speed: Displays the recommended maximum speed for highway exits.
Disabled Parking: Marks parking spaces reserved for individuals with disabled parking permits.
Right Curve with Speed Indicator: Signals that the road curves to the right; advises slowing to the indicated speed.
Crossroads: Indicates the presence of a four-way intersection ahead.
Sharp Right and Left Turns: Warns of successive sharp turns; drivers should reduce speed.
Right and Left Curves: Signifies that the road will curve right and then left; advises slowing down.
No Turn on Red: Prohibits turning on red lights; wait for the signal to turn green.

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Test your knowledge of Virginia's road signs with these informative flashcards. Each card provides essential definitions and meanings of commonly encountered traffic signs. Perfect for anyone preparing for the DMV or aiming to improve their road safety awareness.