Ch. 1 · Common Conduct

Which background colors are most commonly used for guide signs that show directions and distances?

[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. In Appendix 3(1), most of those showing directions and distances have a blue or green background (some of those showing municipalities, well-known places, and the like have a white background). Remember that this is a different color scheme from regulatory signs or warning signs.

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Hikari
Hikari
Guide signs? Those are the white ones, right?
Yui
Yui
Not for these! Guide signs showing directions and distances mostly use blue or green backgrounds—white ones exist, but mainly for things like town names.
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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