Mile Marker
Category
Guide & Service
Shape
Vertical Rectangle
Color
White on green
This small green post shows how many miles you have traveled along the highway. It helps you track your location and report your position in an emergency. The number increases as you continue forward.
Common test question
On the DMV permit test you may be shown this sign and asked “What does this sign mean?” The answer is Mile Marker. Recognize it by its vertical rectangle shape and white on green colors — a hallmark of guide & service signs.
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