Massachusetts: Road signs — Part 3 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Which regulatory sign may include only words, according to the manual?” · “What should you do when you see a warning sign?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Massachusetts Driver's Manual" (Revised April 2026), Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.
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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)