VIRGINIA 8 HOUR DRIVER IMPROVEMENT
COURSE REVISION 2026 COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY GUIDE Q&A REVIEW GRADED A+
⩥ Roadway lighting may be in the form of:
Answer: A. Solid
B. Arrow
C. Flashing
⩥ The difference between a flashing red light and a stop sign is:
Answer: No difference
⩥ Red
Answer: stop or prohibition
⩥ Black and White
Answer: Regulatory information
⩥ Yellow
Answer: warning
,⩥ Orange
Answer: road construction or repair warning
⩥ Fluorescent Yellow/Green
Answer: school zone, bicycle, pedestrian warning
⩥ Blue
Answer: Service or assistance
⩥ Brown
Answer: (Places of interest) POT, historical sites, rec area, museums
⩥ Octagon (Stop)
Answer: 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.
⩥ Diamond(Warning)
Answer: These signs warn you of special conditions or hazards ahead.
Slow down and drive with caution. Be ready to stop.
, ⩥ Guide Signs
Answer: These signs are rectangular shaped, and are green. They are
horizontal signs may give directions or information.
⩥ Blue sign means
Answer: Service, assistance, police, hospital, gas, and food
⩥ Brown signs
Answer: parks and recreation signs
⩥ Road Construction Ahead - Detour
Answer: These signs indicate a change in the traffic pattern or route
ahead. Slow down. Unusual or potentially dangerous conditions are
ahead.
⩥ Regulatory signs
Answer: Rectangular, black letters on white background signs are used
as:
⩥ Triangle (Yield)
Answer: 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.
COURSE REVISION 2026 COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY GUIDE Q&A REVIEW GRADED A+
⩥ Roadway lighting may be in the form of:
Answer: A. Solid
B. Arrow
C. Flashing
⩥ The difference between a flashing red light and a stop sign is:
Answer: No difference
⩥ Red
Answer: stop or prohibition
⩥ Black and White
Answer: Regulatory information
⩥ Yellow
Answer: warning
,⩥ Orange
Answer: road construction or repair warning
⩥ Fluorescent Yellow/Green
Answer: school zone, bicycle, pedestrian warning
⩥ Blue
Answer: Service or assistance
⩥ Brown
Answer: (Places of interest) POT, historical sites, rec area, museums
⩥ Octagon (Stop)
Answer: 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.
⩥ Diamond(Warning)
Answer: These signs warn you of special conditions or hazards ahead.
Slow down and drive with caution. Be ready to stop.
, ⩥ Guide Signs
Answer: These signs are rectangular shaped, and are green. They are
horizontal signs may give directions or information.
⩥ Blue sign means
Answer: Service, assistance, police, hospital, gas, and food
⩥ Brown signs
Answer: parks and recreation signs
⩥ Road Construction Ahead - Detour
Answer: These signs indicate a change in the traffic pattern or route
ahead. Slow down. Unusual or potentially dangerous conditions are
ahead.
⩥ Regulatory signs
Answer: Rectangular, black letters on white background signs are used
as:
⩥ Triangle (Yield)
Answer: 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.
