Signs by description — West Virginia Permit Test
Signs by description on the West Virginia permit test — 8 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.
The rules
Advisory speed signs are black on yellow, and are found at interstate entrance and exit ramps and beside sharp curves, showing the highest recommended safe speed.
The number is set for the ramp itself, which will carry you off well under the posted limit.
These advisory signs are black on yellow.
Eight-sided signs are reserved for stop signs.
One shape is kept for one message, so it reads from behind, in the dark, or under snow.
These eight-sided signs are reserved for stop signs.
Diamond-shaped warning signs are yellow with black letters, though pedestrian and school warning signs may be yellow-green with black letters.
The color is the part you read from far off, before any symbol comes clear.
These signs are yellow with black letters. They warn of possible danger ahead and may have symbols or written warnings. Pedestrian and school warning signs may be yellow-green with black letters.
Orange is the basic color for the signs and devices used in construction and maintenance work areas.
One color marks every work zone, so you know what it is before you can read a word of it.
Orange is the basic color for these devices.
Most guide signs are white on green, motorist services signs are white on blue, and signs for parks and recreation areas are white on brown.
Three colors sort every sign that is not about danger, which leaves your attention for the ones that are.
Most guide signs are white on green. Motorist services signs are white on blue. Signs for parks and public recreation areas are white on brown.
West Virginia and United States route markers are generally black on white, while interstate markers are red, white and blue.
The marker tells you which kind of road you are on, which decides the limit and the rules.
WV & U.S. Route Markers - Are generally black on white. Interstate markers - Are red white and blue.
A right-side-up triangular sign with a reflective red border and a fluorescent orange center marks a slow moving vehicle, or one that has made an emergency stop.
It is the only warning that the shape ahead of you is barely moving.
A right side up triangular sign with a reflective red border and fluorescent orange center identifies a slow moving vehicle or a vehicle which has made an emergency stop.
Railroad crossing signs can be round or diamond shaped, yellow with black symbols, or black letters on white bars in the shape of a cross.
The crossing is marked more than one way because missing it costs more than missing any other sign.
Railroad crossing signs can be round or diamond shaped yellow with black symbols or black letters on white bars in the shape of an X called a crossbuck.
On the test
What colors are advisory speed signs?
Black on yellow. The number is set for the ramp itself, which will carry you off well under the posted limit. West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, p.35: “These advisory signs are black on yellow.”
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Where these come from
Every rule here is checked against West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, published by the West Virginia Department of Transportation, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-09-06.