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Road signsQuestion 2 of 309

What is the shape of a stop sign?

  1. A triangle with one point down.
  2. A diamond with four sides.
  3. An octagon, with eight sides.
  4. A pentagon with five sides.
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Correct answer: An octagon, with eight sides.

A stop sign is a red octagon with white letters. The shape alone tells you it is a stop sign.

Source: New Brunswick Driver's Handbook (Government of New Brunswick, 2022), 7.1 Six basic sign shapes every driver must know, page 86

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026