DMV Permit · General

Blue service signs on highways indicate which types of facilities?

Correct answer

Gas stations, restaurants, lodging, hospitals, and other motorist services — blue signs direct drivers to services available at upcoming exits

  1. A Government buildings and courthouses
  2. B Gas stations, restaurants, lodging, hospitals, and other motorist services — blue signs direct drivers to services available at upcoming exits
  3. C Construction zones
  4. D Recreational areas and parks

Why this is the answer

BLUE HIGHWAY SERVICE SIGNS: Blue rectangular signs direct motorists to services available at highway exits. Service categories: GAS: Petroleum leaf or brand logo; FOOD: Fork and knife symbol; LODGING: Bed symbol; CAMPING: Tent symbol; REST AREA: Person walking symbol; HOSPITAL: Cross or 'H'; TOURIST INFORMATION: 'I' in circle. Blue signs typically appear at 1 mile and 1/2 mile before the exit and at the exit itself. Businesses pay to be listed on blue service signs — only businesses within a specified distance of the exit qualify. If you need a specific service (hospital in particular), watch for blue signs rather than looking for standalone facility signs. HOSPITAL SIGNS: The blue 'H' is standardised nationally — following it will lead to emergency medical care.
Source: DMV Handbook, Blue Service Signs

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