Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestTraffic Signs and SignalsMedium
A driver is merging onto a highway and notices a green sign with a white arrow pointing right, accompanied by the text 'EXIT'. What type of sign is this and what is its primary purpose?
- AA guide sign, providing information about an upcoming highway exit.
- BA service sign, indicating the availability of gas and food at the next right turn.
- CA warning sign, alerting drivers to a sharp curve to the right.
- DA regulatory sign, indicating a mandatory right turn ahead.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. A guide sign, providing information about an upcoming highway exit.
Green signs are typically guide signs, providing directional information and indicating destinations or services. An 'EXIT' sign with an arrow is a guide sign that informs drivers about an upcoming highway exit and the direction to take.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Service signs are blue; green signs are for guidance and destinations.
- C. Warning signs are usually yellow and diamond-shaped; this is a guide sign.
- D. Regulatory signs are typically white with black text; this is a guide sign.
Guide Signs (Highway Exits)
Green rectangular signs with white lettering and symbols, used to inform drivers about upcoming exits, destinations, and distances.
- Color is consistently green.
- Shape is typically rectangular.
- Primary purpose is to guide drivers to destinations or services.
Memory trick: Green guides you, Red regulates, Yellow warns, Blue serves.