What should you expect after this orange warning?
Correct answer: A flagger controlling traffic ahead.
The symbol gives advance warning of a flagger. Watch for the actual directions given at the work area; the warning itself is not a STOP paddle.
Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, current catalog edition Revised 07/2026, printed page 37, physical PDF page 47: Flagger ahead. Complete relevant rendered page read September 29, 2026. Independent own/FHWA imagery, not copied handbook artwork. ↗
What type of area does this orange warning identify?
Correct answer: A construction or maintenance work area ahead.
Orange identifies construction or maintenance traffic controls. Prepare for workers, changed road conditions and directions within the work area; the illustrated distance is only a standard example.
Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, current catalog edition Revised 07/2026, printed page 37, physical PDF page 47: Orange work-zone warning. Complete relevant rendered page read September 29, 2026. Independent own/FHWA imagery, not copied handbook artwork. ↗
Why are drums, cones, vertical panels and barricades arranged along a work-zone route?
Correct answer: To guide vehicles through the intended safe traffic path.
Follow the channelized route and accompanying controls. Open space between devices is not an invitation to enter a closed area.
Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, current catalog edition Revised 07/2026, printed page 37, physical PDF page 47: Work-zone channelizing devices. Complete relevant rendered page read September 29, 2026. Independent own/FHWA imagery, not copied handbook artwork. ↗
A large flashing arrow panel directs traffic away from a closed portion of a work-zone roadway. How should you use that information?
Correct answer: Plan a safe move into the indicated open traffic path.
The panel guides drivers into usable lanes. Respond early and make any lane change safely rather than forcing a last-second move.
Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, current catalog edition Revised 07/2026, printed page 37, physical PDF page 47: Work-zone arrow panels. Complete relevant rendered page read September 29, 2026. Independent own/FHWA imagery, not copied handbook artwork. ↗
The diagonal stripes descend toward the right on this barricade. Which side do they direct traffic to pass?
Correct answer: To the right, following the work-zone path.
The manual says stripes sloping down to the right guide traffic to the right. Follow the remaining controls through the work area.
Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, current catalog edition Revised 07/2026, printed page 37, physical PDF page 47: Barricade stripes to the right. Complete relevant rendered page read September 29, 2026. Independent own/FHWA imagery, not copied handbook artwork. ↗
The diagonal stripes descend toward the left on this barricade. Which side do they direct traffic to pass?
Correct answer: To the left, following the work-zone path.
The stripes guide drivers toward the side on which to pass. Downward-left striping means bear left, while still following the other work-zone controls.
Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, current catalog edition Revised 07/2026, printed page 37, physical PDF page 47: Barricade stripes to the left. Complete relevant rendered page read September 29, 2026. Independent own/FHWA imagery, not copied handbook artwork. ↗
What location is identified by this crossbuck?
Correct answer: A railroad crossing.
The crossbuck is at the railroad crossing. Its presence does not show whether a train is approaching; observe all crossing controls and rail traffic.
Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, current catalog edition Revised 07/2026, printed page 39, physical PDF page 49: Railroad crossbuck. Complete relevant rendered page read September 29, 2026. Independent own/FHWA imagery, not copied handbook artwork. ↗
A plaque below a railroad crossbuck identifies more than one track. What should that add to your crossing assessment?
Correct answer: Watch for another train on a different track before crossing.
A multiple-track plaque alerts you to additional tracks. Do not assume every track is clear because a train has passed on one of them.
Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, current catalog edition Revised 07/2026, printed page 39, physical PDF page 49: Multiple-track plaque. Complete relevant rendered page read September 29, 2026. Independent own/FHWA imagery, not copied handbook artwork. ↗
What route system does this black number in a plain white square identify in West Virginia?
Correct answer: A West Virginia numbered state route.
The simple square is the West Virginia route marker. Its number identifies the route, not a speed limit.
Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, current catalog edition Revised 07/2026, printed page 38, physical PDF page 48: WV Route Marker. Complete relevant rendered page read September 29, 2026. Independent own/FHWA imagery, not copied handbook artwork. ↗
What does this black-and-white shield-shaped numbered marker identify?
Correct answer: A United States numbered highway.
The black-and-white shield identifies the United States numbered-highway system. It differs from the state square and red-white-blue Interstate shield.
Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, current catalog edition Revised 07/2026, printed page 38, physical PDF page 48: U.S. Route Marker. Complete relevant rendered page read September 29, 2026. Independent own/FHWA imagery, not copied handbook artwork. ↗
What route system is identified by this red, white and blue shield?
Correct answer: The Interstate highway system.
The red-white-blue shield identifies an Interstate route. The route number is not a posted speed limit.
Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, current catalog edition Revised 07/2026, printed page 38, physical PDF page 48: Interstate Marker. Complete relevant rendered page read September 29, 2026. Independent own/FHWA imagery, not copied handbook artwork. ↗
This red X appears directly above a lane. What does it mean for a driver facing it?
Correct answer: Do not use that lane.
The lane is closed to your direction or is being used by opposing traffic. Do not enter the lane beneath a red X.
Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, current catalog edition Revised 07/2026, printed page 40, physical PDF page 50: Lane Use Control Signals — red X. Complete relevant rendered page read September 29, 2026. Independent own/FHWA imagery, not copied handbook artwork. ↗
A green downward arrow is displayed above a lane. What does it indicate?
Correct answer: Traffic facing the arrow may use that lane.
The green arrow indicates that the lane is available in your direction at that time. Other traffic rules and safe entry checks still apply.
Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, current catalog edition Revised 07/2026, printed page 40, physical PDF page 50: Lane Use Control Signals — green downward arrow. Complete relevant rendered page read September 29, 2026. Independent own/FHWA imagery, not copied handbook artwork. ↗
A steady yellow X appears over the lane you are using. What should you do?
Correct answer: Move out of the lane safely as soon as you can.
The yellow X warns that the lane is about to close or reverse direction. Prepare a safe exit from it before the control changes.
Source: West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, current catalog edition Revised 07/2026, printed page 40, physical PDF page 50: Lane Use Control Signals — yellow X. Complete relevant rendered page read September 29, 2026. Independent own/FHWA imagery, not copied handbook artwork. ↗
