Service, Recreation, and Motorist Aid Signs Flashcards
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What color background do service signs (gas, food, lodging) use on US highways?
Answer: Blue
Blue rectangular signs indicate services available to motorists such as fuel, food, lodging, hospitals, and rest areas.
What color background is used for recreational and cultural interest area signs?
Answer: Brown
Brown signs with white symbols or text indicate parks, forests, historical sites, and other recreational or cultural destinations.
A blue sign with a white 'H' symbol on the highway indicates:
Answer: A hospital is accessible from the next exit
The blue H sign is a motorist service sign directing drivers to a nearby hospital accessible from the upcoming exit or junction.
What does a blue sign with a white telephone symbol indicate?
Answer: An emergency call box or phone is available nearby
A blue telephone symbol sign indicates that an emergency call box or telephone is accessible nearby for drivers who need help.
A sign reading 'Rest Area 1 Mile' with a blue background means:
Answer: A roadside rest stop with restrooms and parking is one mile ahead
Blue rest area signs advise drivers of upcoming roadside facilities where they can stop for restrooms, parking, and a break from driving.
A sign with a brown background and a white tent symbol represents:
Answer: A campground or camping area nearby
Brown signs with a tent symbol direct travelers to campgrounds, which are classified as recreational areas under the US sign system.