DMV Permit · Guide Signs

Green signs on highways typically indicate:

Correct answer

Direction, distance, and destination information

  1. A Direction, distance, and destination information
  2. B Services like gas and food
  3. C Construction zones
  4. D Warnings

Why this is the answer

Green is the color of guide signs that show direction, distance, and destination information on highways. Examples: 'Exit 47 — Springfield 1 mile', 'I-80 West — Cheyenne 220', 'Junction US-50'. The green-and-white color scheme is standardized so drivers can identify navigation information at a glance, separate from warnings (yellow), regulatory signs (white), construction (orange), and service signs (blue or brown). Mile markers on interstates are also green. Reading green signs in advance lets drivers plan lane changes and exits without last-minute maneuvers. Cities and major destinations are listed alongside route numbers so drivers can find their way even if they do not know the route number system.
Source: MUTCD Section 2D Guide Signs

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About this topic: Guide Signs

Green for navigation, blue for services, brown for recreation. Color tells you the function of the sign before you read the text. This is one of 10 Road Signs questions on guide signs, each with a full explanation on a single study page.

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