Massachusetts: Road signs
Regulatory, warning, guide, route marker and work zone signs in the Massachusetts Driver’s Manual and what each one means. Split into 3 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.
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Road signs — Part 1
Questions in this part include: “According to the manual, which of these is a job of traffic signs?”
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Regulatory, warning, guide, route marker and work zone signs in the Massachusetts Driver’s Manual and what each one means. — Part 2
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Questions in this part include: “Which regulatory sign may include only words, according to the manual?”
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A diamond-shaped sign shows an upward arrow above a small SPEED LIMIT 45 sign. What is its label in the manual?
- Reduced Speed Ahead
- Speed Limit Increases Ahead
- Minimum Speed Ahead
- Thickly Settled District Ahead
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Correct answer: Reduced Speed Ahead
A sign with an upward arrow above a smaller speed limit sign warns that the speed limit is reduced ahead.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
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According to the manual, which of these is a job of traffic signs?
- Replace pavement markings
- Warn you of hazards
- Set the price of tolls
- Show the legal age to drive
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Correct answer: Warn you of hazards
Traffic signs control traffic, warn you of hazards, help you get where you are going, and tell you about roadway services.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 83 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 83)
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A white sign shows a black arrow pointing in one direction and the words ONE WAY. What does it mean?
- Traffic may move in either direction here
- Traffic must keep to the right of the arrow
- Traffic moves only in the direction of the arrow
- Traffic must turn at the next corner
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Correct answer: Traffic moves only in the direction of the arrow
A ONE WAY sign means traffic moves only in the direction of the arrow.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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A white sign with black letters reads DO NOT PASS. What is its meaning in the manual?
- You may not stop in this lane
- You may not overtake another vehicle
- You may not turn left here
- You may not enter the road ahead
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Correct answer: You may not overtake another vehicle
A DO NOT PASS sign means you may not overtake another vehicle.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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A white vertical rectangular sign has a black left-turn arrow and the word ONLY. What does it mean?
- All traffic must go left
- Traffic may go left or straight ahead
- Left turns are not allowed
- Traffic must keep to the left of the divider
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Correct answer: All traffic must go left
A sign with a left-turn arrow and the word ONLY means all traffic must go left.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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A white sign with a black arrow curving up past a divider on its left shows what meaning?
- Keep to the left of the upcoming median or lane divider
- The road ends at a junction
- The divided highway ends ahead
- Keep to the right of the upcoming median or lane divider
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Correct answer: Keep to the right of the upcoming median or lane divider
A sign with an arrow curving up past a divider tells drivers to keep to the right of the upcoming median or lane divider.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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A white sign has a red circle and diagonal slash over a black right-turning arrow. What does it mean?
- No right turn
- Right lane must turn right
- Road turns right ahead
- Keep to the right
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Correct answer: No right turn
A red circle with a slash over a right-turn arrow means no right turn.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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A white sign has a red circle and diagonal slash over a black arrow that bends left. What does it mean?
- Left lane must turn left
- Road turns left ahead
- No left turn
- Keep to the left
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Correct answer: No left turn
A red circle with a slash over a left-turn arrow means no left turn.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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A white sign shows a black arrow making a U-shaped turn inside a red circle with a diagonal slash. What does it mean?
- U-turns are required here
- No U-turn
- U-turns are allowed from the left lane only
- The road ends ahead
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Correct answer: No U-turn
A U-turn arrow inside a red circle with a slash means no U-turn.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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A white sign shows a truck inside a red circle with a diagonal slash. What does it mean?
- Trucks must use the right lane
- Trucks have the right-of-way
- Truck parking only
- No trucks
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Correct answer: No trucks
A truck inside a red circle with a slash means trucks are not allowed.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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A white sign shows a walking person inside a red circle with a diagonal slash. What does it mean?
- Pedestrian crossing ahead
- No pedestrians
- Pedestrians have the right-of-way
- School crossing
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Correct answer: No pedestrians
A walking person inside a red circle with a slash means no pedestrians are allowed.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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A white sign shows a bicycle inside a red circle with a diagonal slash. What does it mean?
- Bicycle route ahead
- Bicycles must use the lane
- No bicycles
- Bicycle parking only
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Correct answer: No bicycles
A bicycle inside a red circle with a slash means no bicycles are allowed.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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A white sign shows a P inside a red circle with a diagonal slash, and two times such as 8:30 AM TO 5:30 PM. What does it mean?
- No parking allowed between posted hours
- Parking is allowed only between posted hours
- Parking is limited to 30 minutes
- Parking is for permit holders only
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Correct answer: No parking allowed between posted hours
A red P with a slash and posted times means no parking is allowed between the posted hours.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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A yellow diamond sign shows two opposite vertical arrows. What does it mean?
- Divided highway begins
- Traffic may flow on both sides of the sign
- Road ends at junction
- Two-way traffic
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Correct answer: Two-way traffic
Two opposite arrows on a yellow diamond mean two-way traffic.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a car with wavy skid marks behind it. What does it mean?
- Road slippery when wet
- Winding road, multiple curves ahead
- Area off paved road is soft dirt - hazardous
- Deer crossing
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Correct answer: Road slippery when wet
A car with skid marks on a yellow diamond means the road is slippery when wet.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a black plus sign. What does it mean?
- Hospital ahead
- Road entering from the right
- Crossroad ahead
- Road ends at junction
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Correct answer: Crossroad ahead
A plus sign on a yellow diamond means a crossroad is ahead.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a black T shape. What does it mean?
- Crossroad ahead
- Road entering from the right
- Two-way traffic
- Road ends at junction
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Correct answer: Road ends at junction
A T shape on a yellow diamond means the road ends at a junction.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a vertical line with a short branch joining it from the right. What does it mean?
- Road ends at junction
- Road entering from the right
- Lane merging from right, watch for other traffic
- Crossroad ahead
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Correct answer: Road entering from the right
A vertical line with a branch from the right on a yellow diamond means a road is entering from the right.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a vertical arrow with a second line merging in from the right. What does it mean?
- Road entering from the right
- Right lane ends - road narrows
- Lane merging from right
- Added lane
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Correct answer: Lane merging from right
A vertical arrow with a line merging from the right warns of a lane merging from the right, so watch for other traffic.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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A yellow diamond sign shows two children on a seesaw. What does it mean?
- School zone
- Playground
- School crossing
- Pedestrian crossing
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Correct answer: Playground
A seesaw on a yellow diamond marks a playground.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a leaping deer. What does it mean?
- Playground
- Winding road, multiple curves ahead
- Maximum height
- Deer crossing
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Correct answer: Deer crossing
A leaping deer on a yellow diamond means deer crossing.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a red octagon with an arrow pointing up above it. What does it mean?
- Stop ahead
- Traffic signal ahead
- Yield ahead
- Road closed
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Correct answer: Stop ahead
A red octagon with an arrow on a yellow diamond warns of a stop sign ahead.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a traffic light with red, yellow, and green lights. What does it mean?
- Stop ahead
- Pedestrian crossing ahead
- Traffic signal ahead
- Circular intersection ahead
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Correct answer: Traffic signal ahead
A traffic light on a yellow diamond warns of a traffic signal ahead.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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A yellow diamond sign shows three curved arrows chasing each other in a circle. What does it mean?
- Winding road, multiple curves ahead
- Circular intersection ahead
- Traffic may flow on both sides of sign
- Divided highway begins
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Correct answer: Circular intersection ahead
Three arrows in a circle on a yellow diamond warn of a circular intersection ahead.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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A yellow diamond sign shows an S-shaped arrow. What does it mean?
- Traffic may flow on both sides of sign
- Circular intersection ahead
- Road turns right
- Winding road, multiple curves ahead
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Correct answer: Winding road, multiple curves ahead
An S-shaped arrow on a yellow diamond means a winding road with multiple curves ahead.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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A yellow diamond sign shows an arrow bending at a sharp angle toward the right. What does it mean?
- Road turns right
- Winding road, multiple curves ahead
- Road ends at junction
- Lane merging from right, watch for other traffic
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Correct answer: Road turns right
An arrow bending sharply right on a yellow diamond means the road turns right.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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A yellow diamond sign with the words SOFT SHOULDER has what label in the manual?
- Traffic may flow on both sides of sign
- Right lane ends - road narrows
- Area off paved road is soft dirt - hazardous
- Road ends at junction
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Correct answer: Area off paved road is soft dirt - hazardous
A SOFT SHOULDER sign warns that the area off the paved road is soft dirt and hazardous.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a height such as 7'-6". What does it mean?
- Maximum height
- Minimum clearance for trucks
- Maximum speed
- Road narrows ahead
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Correct answer: Maximum height
A yellow diamond with a height such as 7'-6" marks the maximum height.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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A yellow round sign shows a black X with the letters R R. What does it mean?
- Crossroad ahead
- Railroad crossing ahead
- Road closed
- Circular intersection ahead
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Correct answer: Railroad crossing ahead
A round yellow sign with an X and the letters R R warns of a railroad crossing ahead.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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A fluorescent yellow-green diamond sign shows a walking figure. What does it mean?
- Traffic signal ahead
- Pedestrian crossing ahead
- Circular intersection ahead
- Railroad crossing ahead
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Correct answer: Pedestrian crossing ahead
A walking figure with a distance plate marks a pedestrian crossing ahead.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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A blue square sign shows a white question mark. What does it mean?
- Hospital
- Access for those with disabilities
- Motorist services
- Information
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Correct answer: Information
A question mark on a blue sign means information.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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A blue square service sign shows the white symbol in the picture. What does it mean?
- Gas
- Food
- Parking facilities
- Highway rest area
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Correct answer: Gas
A gas pump on a blue sign means gas is available.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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What service does the white symbol on this blue square sign point to?
- Information
- Hospital
- Telephone
- Lodging
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Correct answer: Telephone
A telephone handset on a blue sign means a telephone is available.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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A blue square sign shows a fork and knife inside a white circle. What does it mean?
- Picnic area
- Food
- Lodging
- Gas
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Correct answer: Food
A fork and knife on a blue sign means food is available.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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A blue square sign shows a large white letter H. What does it mean?
- Highway rest area
- Lodging
- Hospital
- Information
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Correct answer: Hospital
A white H on a blue sign means a hospital.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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A blue square sign shows a white bed. What does it mean?
- Lodging
- Hospital
- Highway rest area
- Picnic area
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Correct answer: Lodging
A bed on a blue sign means lodging.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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A blue square sign shows a white wheelchair symbol. What does it mean?
- Hospital
- Parking facilities
- Notice of highway exits, in miles
- Access for those with disabilities
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Correct answer: Access for those with disabilities
A wheelchair symbol on a blue sign marks access for those with disabilities.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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A blue sign shows a picnic table beside a tree. What does it mean?
- Highway rest area
- Picnic area
- Point of interest
- Lodging
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Correct answer: Picnic area
A picnic table and tree on a blue sign mean a picnic area.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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A white JCT plaque is mounted above a square sign with a route number. What does it mean?
- Interstate highway route marker
- Freeway interchange sign
- Destination distances, in miles
- Junction with a numbered route ahead
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Correct answer: Junction with a numbered route ahead
A JCT sign above a route number means a junction with a numbered route is ahead.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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A green sign lists two town names, each with a number. What does it mean?
- Highway mile markers
- Notice of highway exits, in miles
- Destination distances, in miles
- Junction with a numbered route ahead
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Correct answer: Destination distances, in miles
A sign listing towns with numbers shows destination distances in miles.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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A brown rectangular sign names a museum and shows an exit number. What does it mean?
- Point of interest
- Highway rest area
- Picnic area
- Motorist services
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Correct answer: Point of interest
A brown sign naming a museum and an exit marks a point of interest.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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A purple sign shows a toll-transponder logo and the word ONLY. What does it mean?
- Motorist services
- Highway rest area
- Electronic tolling only
- Destination directions
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Correct answer: Electronic tolling only
A purple sign with a toll logo and the word ONLY means electronic tolling only.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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Small green signs show the word MILE and a number. What are they called in the manual?
- Destination distances, in miles
- Notice of highway exits, in miles
- Highway route markers
- Highway mile markers
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Correct answer: Highway mile markers
Small green signs with the word MILE and a number are highway mile markers.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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Which regulatory sign may include only words, according to the manual?
- NO U-TURN signs
- NO BICYCLES signs
- NO TRUCKS signs
- SPEED LIMIT signs
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Correct answer: SPEED LIMIT signs
Some regulatory signs, such as SPEED LIMIT signs, may only include words.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 86 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 86)
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Which regulatory sign uses only images, according to the manual?
- SPEED LIMIT signs
- DO NOT PASS signs
- NO U-TURN signs
- ONE WAY signs
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Correct answer: NO U-TURN signs
Regulatory signs such as NO U-TURN signs use only images.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 86 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 86)
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What should you do when you see a warning sign?
- Slow down and obey the sign
- Stop completely and check for traffic
- Keep your speed if the road looks clear
- Move to the left lane
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Correct answer: Slow down and obey the sign
For warning signs, slow down and obey the sign.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 86 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 86)
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On what kind of signs are numbered Massachusetts state highway routes posted?
- Blue, red, and white shields with numbers
- White rectangles with black letters and borders
- Green rectangles with white letters
- Yellow diamonds with black letters
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Correct answer: White rectangles with black letters and borders
Numbered state highway routes are posted on white, rectangular signs with black letters and borders.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 86 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 86)
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What do Massachusetts interstate highway signs look like?
- Blue, red, and white shields
- White rectangles with black letters
- Green rectangles with white letters
- Red octagons with white letters
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Correct answer: Blue, red, and white shields
Interstate highway signs are blue, red, and white shields.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Revised April 2026), page 86 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 86)