Distance: What It Means & What To Do
MUTCD CodeD2-1
CategoryGuide Signs
ShapeRectangle (horizontal)
ColorGreen with white
What Does the Distance Mean?
The listed destinations are the indicated number of miles away.
About This Sign
Distance signs show how many miles to upcoming destinations, helping drivers plan stops and turns.
Where you will see it
You see this sign along the road. It lists upcoming destinations and how many miles away each one is.
What to do
- Read the mileage to each destination.
- Use it to plan your stops and turns.
What to remember for the test
The numbers are distances in miles to the places listed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Distance mean?
The listed destinations are the indicated number of miles away.
What shape and color is the Distance?
The Distance uses the Rectangle (horizontal) shape and Green with white coloring.
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