Ch. 1 · Common Conduct

Which background color is correct for guide signs?

[Multiple choice · Easy]

Answer: C: Blue or green

Explanation

According to the Rules of the Road, guide signs indicate place names, directions, distances, etc., to facilitate travel, and use blue or green background colors. Remember that this is a different color scheme from regulatory signs or warning signs.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 2: Following traffic signals

Hikari
Hikari
Guide signs? Those are the white ones, right?
Yui
Yui
Nope! Guide signs use blue or green backgrounds—they show place names, directions, and distances to help you navigate.
Hikari
Hikari
Oh, I was thinking of the wrong sign type!
Yui
Yui
Easy to mix up! Just remember: blue or green means guidance, not regulation.

Source: Ch. 1 Common Conduct · Section (第2節 信号) · Rules of the Road, Ch.1 §2 / 2(5) Guide signs show place names, directions, and distances to help with travel. Types and meanings are listed in Appendix 3(1).

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