Five-sided sign means a school zone
A free practice question for the Massachusetts permit test, with the answer explained.
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What does this five-sided sign tell you?
The rule
A five-sided sign marks a school zone. Slow down and watch for children crossing the street or riding bikes.
A five-sided sign marks a school zone. Slow down, watch for children, and be ready to stop for any who are crossing.
From the Massachusetts Driver's Manual, page 85. This question is our own wording of that rule. The handbook and the RMV have the final word.
Often mixed up with
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