Exit: What It Means & What To Do
MUTCD CodeE5-1
CategoryGuide Signs
ShapeRectangle (horizontal)
ColorGreen with white
What Does the Exit Mean?
A highway exit is ahead. Move to the exit lane if this is your destination.
About This Sign
Green exit signs indicate the distance to an upcoming highway exit and the destinations it serves.
Where you will see it
You see green exit signs on highways before an upcoming exit. They show how far away the exit is and which destinations it serves.
What to do
- Read the destinations to see if this is your exit.
- If it is, move to the exit lane in good time and signal.
- If it is not, stay in your lane and keep going.
What to remember for the test
Remember: green exit signs give the distance to the exit and the places it serves. Move to the exit lane only if it is your destination.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Exit mean?
A highway exit is ahead. Move to the exit lane if this is your destination.
What shape and color is the Exit?
The Exit uses the Rectangle (horizontal) shape and Green with white coloring.
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