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What does the sign 'Reduced Speed Ahead' indicate?
What is the meaning of 'School Speed Limit'?
What does a 'Stop Sign' require drivers to do?
What does the 'Yield' sign mean?
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What does 'No Right Turn' signify?
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What does 'No Left Turn' indicate?
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What does a 'No U-turn' sign mean?
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What does the 'No Trucks' sign indicate?
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What does 'No Parking Allowed Between Posted Hours' mean?
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What does 'Traffic Moves Only In One Direction' mean?
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What does 'You May Not Overtake Another Vehicle' signify?
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What does 'You May Not Turn Right After Stopping At A Red Light' mean?
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What does 'All Traffic Must Go Left' indicate?
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What does 'Keep To The Right Of The Upcoming Median Or Lane Divider' mean?
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What does 'School Zone' alert drivers about?
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What does 'Late Merging From Right, Watch For Other Traffic' advise drivers?
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What does 'Divided Highway Begins' mean?
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What does 'Winding Road, Multiple Curves Ahead' suggest?
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What does 'Road Turns Right' indicate?
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What does 'School Crossing' signify?
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What does 'Playground' alert drivers to?
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What does 'Divided Highway Ends' mean?
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What does 'Crossroad Ahead' signify?
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What does 'Road Curves Right' indicate?
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What does 'Pedestrian Crossing' mean?
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What does 'Traffic Signal Ahead' indicate?
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What does 'Circular Intersection Ahead' signify?
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What does 'Stop Ahead' alert drivers about?
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What does 'Right Lane Ends - Road Narrows' signify?
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What does 'Traffic May Flow On Both Sides Of Sign' mean?
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What does 'Two-Way Traffic' indicate?
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What does 'Road Slippery When Wet' mean?
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What does 'Deer Crossing' indicate?
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What does 'Road Entering From The Right' signify?
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What does 'Road Ends At Junctions' indicate?
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What does 'Railroad Crossing Ahead' signify?
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What does 'Area Off Paved Road Is Soft Dirt Hazardous' mean?
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What does 'You May Not Cross the Yellow Line' indicate?
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What does 'Maximum Height' warn drivers about?
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What does 'Added Lane' signify?
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What does 'Interstate Highway Route Marker' show?
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What does the blue sign 'Information' represent?
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What does 'Gas' signify?
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What does 'Telephone' indicate?
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What does 'Food' indicate?
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What does 'Massachusetts State Highway Route Marker' indicate?
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What does 'Junction With A Numbered Route Ahead' signify?
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What does 'Highway Mile Markers' show?
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What does 'Hospital' indicate?
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What does 'Destination Directions' represent?
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What does 'Destination Distances, In Miles' indicate?
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What does 'Parking Facilities' signify?
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What does 'Lodging' indicate?
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What does 'Picnic Area' signify?
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What does 'Notice of Highway Exits, In Miles' indicate?
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What does 'Freeway Interchange Sign' indicate?
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What does 'Access For Those With Disabilities' signify?
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What does 'Bay State Greenway' refer to?
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What does 'Point Of Interest' signify?
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What does 'Bike Route Signs' indicate?
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Study Notes
Regulatory Signs
- Reduced Speed Ahead: Indicates that drivers should prepare to reduce speed for upcoming conditions.
- School Speed Limit: Specifies reduced speed limits in school zones to ensure safety.
- Stop Sign: A regulatory sign requiring drivers to come to a complete stop before proceeding.
- Yield Sign: Drivers must yield to oncoming traffic or pedestrians at this regulatory sign.
- No Right Turn: Prohibits making a right turn at the intersection where the sign is posted.
- No Left Turn: Indicates that left turns are not allowed at the specified intersection.
- No U-turn: Prohibits making a U-turn at the location of the sign.
- No Trucks: Indicates a restriction on truck traffic in the area.
- No Parking Allowed Between Posted Hours: Specifies times when parking is prohibited.
- Traffic Moves Only In One Direction: Indicates the allowed direction of travel on a particular road.
- You May Not Overtake Another Vehicle: Legal restriction against passing other vehicles in the specified area.
- You May Not Turn Right After Stopping At A Red Light: Explicitly states that a right turn is not permitted after stopping at a red light.
- All Traffic Must Go Left: Directs that all vehicles must turn left at the intersection.
- Keep To The Right Of The Upcoming Median Or Lane Divider: Instructs drivers to keep right of the median or divider ahead.
Warning Signs
- School Zone: Alerts drivers of a school zone, typically requiring slower speeds.
- Late Merging From Right: Warns drivers to watch for merging traffic from the right.
- Divided Highway Begins: Indicates that the road ahead will change to a divided highway format.
- Winding Road: Cautions drivers about multiple curves ahead; reduce speed accordingly.
- Road Turns Right: A warning that the road will turn right soon.
- School Crossing: Alerts drivers to a crossing area used by school children.
- Playground: Indicates a nearby playground, requiring reduced speeds for safety.
- Divided Highway Ends: Signals that the divided highway is ending; cautious driving recommended.
- Crossroad Ahead: Warns drivers of an upcoming intersection or crossroad.
- Road Curves Right: Notifies drivers about an upcoming right curve in the road.
- Pedestrian Crossing: Alerts drivers to potential pedestrian crossings in the area.
- Traffic Signal Ahead: Indicates an upcoming traffic signal that may change.
- Circular Intersection Ahead: Warns drivers of a roundabout or circle ahead.
- Stop Ahead: Prepares drivers for an approaching stop sign.
- Right Lane Ends: Notifies drivers that the right lane will end and they must merge.
- Traffic May Flow On Both Sides Of Sign: Alerts drivers that traffic flows in both directions around the sign.
- Two-Way Traffic: Indicates that traffic rules for two-way traffic apply ahead.
- Road Slippery When Wet: Warning regarding reduced traction in wet conditions.
- Deer Crossing: Indicates an area where deer crossings may occur; drivers should be cautious.
- Road Entering From The Right: Warns of potential vehicles entering the roadway from the right.
- Road Ends At Junctions: Signals that the road will terminate at an intersection.
- Railroad Crossing Ahead: Alerts drivers of an upcoming railroad crossing; exercise caution.
- Area Off Paved Road Is Soft Dirt Hazardous: Warns of soft dirt areas that may pose hazards off the paved road.
- You May Not Cross the Yellow Line: Indicates a restriction against crossing the yellow line.
- Maximum Height: Shows the maximum allowable vehicle height for the area ahead.
- Added Lane: Notes an upcoming additional lane for traffic.
Guide & Direction Signs
- Interstate Highway Route Marker: Indicates the route of the interstate highway.
- Information Sign: Typically blue, provides general informational guidance.
- Gas Sign: Indicates nearby gas stations.
- Telephone Sign: Marks the presence of telephone services nearby.
- Food Sign: Directs travelers to nearby food services; sign is blue.
- Massachusetts State Highway Route Marker: Represents Massachusetts state highway routes.
- Junction With A Numbered Route Ahead: Signals an upcoming junction with a numbered route.
- Highway Mile Markers: Provides mile marker information on highways for distance tracking.
- Hospital Sign: Indicates nearby hospital facilities.
- Destination Directions: Guides drivers towards specific destinations.
- Destination Distances, In Miles: Shows the distances to various destinations in miles.
- Parking Facilities Sign: Informs about available parking options nearby.
- Lodging Sign: Indicates nearby lodging or accommodation options.
- Picnic Area Sign: Blue sign showing designated picnic areas; typically has a tree icon.
- Notice of Highway Exits, In Miles: Provides distance to the next highway exit.
- Freeway Interchange Sign: Indicates upcoming freeway interchanges for route changes.
- Access For Those With Disabilities: Shows facilities accessible for individuals with disabilities.
- Bay State Greenway: Marks routes designated as the Bay State Greenway.
- Point Of Interest Sign: Highlights nearby points of interest (e.g., tourist attractions).
- Bike Route Signs: Indicates designated routes for bicycles.
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