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Road signsQuestion 37 of 296

Which kind of sign is usually a white rectangle with black or red words or symbols?

  1. A warning sign
  2. A guide sign
  3. A work zone sign
  4. A regulatory sign
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Correct answer: A regulatory sign

Most regulatory signs are white rectangles or squares with black or red letters. They tell you the rules.

Source: Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook (Service Nova Scotia, 2000, reprinted with revisions to 2017), Chapter 3, Signs, Pavement Markings, and Work Zones: Other regulatory signs, page 83

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026