MA DMV Road Signs and Signals

Question 1

What does a red octagonal sign always mean in Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

Stop completely before proceeding

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Yield to oncoming traffic

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Slow down and proceed with caution

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No entry permitted

Question 2

What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign indicate?

Accepted Answer

A warning of a potential hazard ahead

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A mandatory instruction

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A regulatory requirement

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A school zone boundary

Question 3

What does a green sign typically indicate on Massachusetts roadways?

Accepted Answer

Directional or distance information

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Warning of road hazard

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Regulatory speed limit

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Construction zone ahead

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A stop sign

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A yield sign

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A caution to slow down

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A signal that the light is broken and police are coming

Question 5

What does a white rectangular sign with black text indicate?

Accepted Answer

A regulatory rule you must obey

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A warning about road conditions

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A guide to nearby services

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An informational message with no legal requirement

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Begin no-passing zone

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End of construction zone

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Reserved parking ahead

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Slow-moving vehicle warning