A Wrong Way sign means you are driving against traffic and could meet a vehicle head-on. Slow down, pull over, and turn around carefully.
What to do
Slow down, pull over, and cautiously turn around.
Practice question
The answer stays closed until you open it.
You missed a turn and now face this red WRONG WAY sign. Which response is safe?
Continue, because the sign is only a warning.
Speed up so you can clear the lane quickly.
Slow down, pull over, and cautiously turn around.
Stop in the travel lane until another driver waves you on.
Show the answer
Answer: Slow down, pull over, and cautiously turn around.
A Wrong Way sign means you are driving against traffic and could meet a vehicle head-on. Slow down, pull over, and turn around carefully.
What does the Wrong way sign mean?
A Wrong Way sign means you are driving against traffic and could meet a vehicle head-on. Slow down, pull over, and turn around carefully. This is study wording cited to VA Driver's Manual (Apr 2026) §2 Regulatory Signs. It is not a verbatim quotation from the manual.
