Massachusetts: Road signs — Part 2 Practice Test
Regulatory, warning, guide, route marker and work zone signs in the Massachusetts Driver’s Manual and what each one means. — Part 2
Independent educational site · not affiliated with any government agency or DMV
Ready? Test yourself
- Instant feedback with an explanation
- Every answer cites its source in the manual
- Your best score is saved on this device
Questions are original and based on the official manual "Massachusetts Driver's Manual" (Revised April 2026), Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.
All 16 questions in this practice test
Take the test above first, then use this list to study. Tap “Show answer” to see the correct answer and explanation.
Show the questions and answersHide the questions
-
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
Show answer
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)
-
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
Show answer
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)
-
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
Show answer
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)
-
A yellow diamond sign shows two children on a seesaw. What does it mean?
- School zone
- Playground
- School crossing
- Pedestrian crossing
Show answer
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)
-
A yellow diamond sign shows a leaping deer. What does it mean?
- Playground
- Winding road, multiple curves ahead
- Maximum height
- Deer crossing
Show answer
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)
-
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
Show answer
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)
-
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
Show answer
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)
-
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
Show answer
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)
-
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
Show answer
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)
-
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
Show answer
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)
-
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
Show answer
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)
-
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
Show answer
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)
-
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
Show answer
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)
-
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
Show answer
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)
-
A blue square sign shows a white question mark. What does it mean?
- Hospital
- Access for those with disabilities
- Motorist services
- Information
Show answer
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)
-
A blue square service sign shows the white symbol in the picture. What does it mean?
- Gas
- Food
- Parking facilities
- Highway rest area
Show answer
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)