What road alignment does the curved arrow on this yellow sign warn about?
Correct answer: A curve to the left ahead.
The Curve sign follows the direction of the roadway ahead. This arrow bends left; it is not a merging-lane or side-road symbol.
Source: FHWA MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.07, printed page 155 (physical PDF 196); W1-2 illustration in Figure 2C-1, physical page 194. ↗
What should you expect after the pictured winding-arrow warning?
Correct answer: A series of curves in the road.
The Winding Road sign warns of a series of changes in road alignment. Do not confuse its single winding arrow with the skidding-car symbol used for slippery conditions.
Source: FHWA MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.07 paragraph 5, printed page 155 (physical PDF 196); W1-5 illustration in Figure 2C-1, physical page 194. ↗
A series of these yellow-and-black chevrons lines the outside of a curve. What do they show?
Correct answer: The direction the roadway curves.
Chevron Alignment signs give added guidance through a turn or curve. These point left to show the alignment; they are not stop controls or permission to pass.
Source: FHWA MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.08, printed page 158 (physical PDF 199); W1-8 illustration in Figure 2C-1, physical page 194. ↗
The arrow curves around a dark obstruction on this sign. Which path should you take?
Correct answer: Keep to the right of the median or divider.
This regulatory sign directs traffic to the right of the upcoming median or lane divider. It is different from the warning symbol that allows traffic to flow on both sides.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 84 (physical PDF page 92) — Keep right of divider, sign grid. ↗
A divider appears at the top of this warning symbol. What road change is ahead?
Correct answer: A divided highway begins.
The divider at the top indicates that opposing traffic will be separated ahead. Compare it with Divided Highway Ends, where the divider is at the bottom.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 84 (physical PDF page 92) — Divided highway begins, sign grid. ↗
The divider is at the bottom of the pictured sign. What should you prepare for?
Correct answer: The divided highway ends ahead.
This symbol warns that physical separation between opposing traffic is ending. Do not mistake it for the beginning of a divided highway.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 84 (physical PDF page 92) — Divided highway ends, sign grid. ↗
Which vehicle measurement matters when you approach the restriction shown in this picture?
Correct answer: The vehicle’s height, including its load.
Vertical arrows and a height warn about overhead clearance. Check the full vehicle and load height; the illustrated number is an example, not a clearance that applies to every road.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 84 (physical PDF page 92) — Maximum height, sign grid. ↗
What does this school symbol with the downward-pointing arrow identify?
Correct answer: The location of a school crossing.
The school-crossing assembly uses the school symbol and a downward-pointing arrow to identify the crossing location. An AHEAD or distance plaque would instead give advance notice.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 84 (physical PDF page 92) — School crossing, sign grid. ↗
A walking-person silhouette is shown on this yellow warning sign. What should you watch for?
Correct answer: Pedestrians crossing or using the roadway.
The walking-person warning calls attention to pedestrians. Unlike a red-circle prohibition sign, it does not mean that walking is forbidden.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 84 (physical PDF page 92) — Pedestrian crossing warning, sign grid. ↗
What possible hazard is identified by the animal silhouette on this sign?
Correct answer: Deer crossing the roadway.
This sign warns of deer crossing. Stay alert for animals; it does not designate a parking area or restrict the road to agricultural vehicles.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 84 (physical PDF page 92) — Deer crossing, sign grid. ↗
What road layout does the plus-shaped symbol warn you about?
Correct answer: A crossroad intersection ahead.
The intersecting lines represent a crossroad. This warning does not tell you which traffic control will govern the intersection or grant your vehicle priority.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 84 (physical PDF page 92) — Crossroad ahead, sign grid. ↗
A short branch joins the main vertical line on this warning sign. Where does that side road enter?
Correct answer: From the right.
The branch on the right represents a side road joining from that direction. Watch for entering and turning traffic; the sign is not a requirement to turn right.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 84 (physical PDF page 92) — Side road from the right, sign grid. ↗
The road you are on reaches the top bar of this T-shaped warning. What should you expect?
Correct answer: Your road ends at a junction ahead.
A T-intersection warning means the road ends at a crossroad. Prepare for the required change of direction and obey the signs and signals at the actual junction.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 84 (physical PDF page 92) — T intersection, sign grid. ↗
Three curved arrows form a circle on this yellow sign. What is ahead?
Correct answer: A circular intersection.
This is advance warning of a circular intersection. Follow the actual approach signs and lane markings; the warning itself does not give entering vehicles priority.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 84 (physical PDF page 92) — Circular intersection ahead, sign grid. ↗
What service does this blue sign with a white H identify?
Correct answer: A hospital.
The white H on a blue service sign identifies a hospital. Directional arrows or accompanying signs guide you to it; the letter is not a lane-use instruction.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 85 (physical PDF page 93) — Hospital guide sign, sign grid. ↗
How does the red circle and slash change the meaning of the bicycle symbol?
Correct answer: Bicycles are prohibited there.
The red circle and slash make this a bicycle prohibition. It is not a yellow warning of bicycle activity or a guide to a bike route.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual, revised April 2026, printed page 84 (physical PDF page 92) — No bicycles, sign grid. ↗
