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Road Signs and Signals Flashcards

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  1. What does a red octagonal sign always mean in Massachusetts?

    Answer: Stop completely before proceeding

    A red octagonal sign is the stop sign, and Massachusetts law requires a complete stop before the stop line or crosswalk.

  2. What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign indicate?

    Answer: A warning of a potential hazard ahead

    Yellow diamond-shaped signs are warning signs in Massachusetts that alert drivers to potential hazards or changes in road conditions ahead.

  3. What does a green sign typically indicate on Massachusetts roadways?

    Answer: Directional or distance information

    Green signs in Massachusetts provide directional guidance and distance information to help drivers navigate to destinations.

  4. A flashing red traffic light in Massachusetts should be treated as:

    Answer: A stop sign

    Massachusetts law requires drivers to treat a flashing red traffic light as a stop sign — come to a complete stop then proceed when safe.

  5. What does a white rectangular sign with black text indicate?

    Answer: A regulatory rule you must obey

    White rectangular signs with black text are regulatory signs in Massachusetts that convey laws and rules drivers must follow.

  6. What does a pennant-shaped yellow sign on the left side of the road mean?

    Answer: Begin no-passing zone

    A pennant-shaped sign marks the beginning of a no-passing zone in Massachusetts, meaning you cannot overtake another vehicle.

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