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Road signsQuestion 67 of 296
A black rectangular board with five amber lamps in a straight line. There are no arrows.

A flashing board shows a straight line of lamps, as in the picture. What does this caution mode tell you?

  1. You may pass on either side
  2. The road is closed ahead
  3. Take care. It does not mean that it is safe to pass
  4. You may pass on the left only
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Correct answer: Take care. It does not mean that it is safe to pass

Caution mode warns of a hazard, such as a vehicle in a lane. You must look at the work zone and decide for yourself whether passing is safe.

Source: Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook (Service Nova Scotia, 2000, reprinted with revisions to 2017), Chapter 3, Signs, Pavement Markings, and Work Zones: Flashing Light Unit, page 103

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026