Guide signs
County route marker
What it means
County roads are marked with a five-sided sign, typically blue with yellow lettering, that shows the county name and the route number. State and interstate routes use different shapes and colors.
How the test asks about it
01The marker shown is used for which category of route?
- AA state route
- BAn interstate route
- CA county route Correct
County roads are marked with a five-sided sign, typically blue with yellow lettering, that shows the county name and the route number. State and interstate routes use different shapes and colors.
Tip The five-sided blue shape is the quickest way to recognize a county route marker.
02Which kind of road does this marker designate?
- AA county road Correct
- BA state highway
- CAn interstate highway
A blue pentagon with yellow lettering is the standard marker for a county road; it names the county, here Marion County, and gives the road's number. These roads are run by county authorities and mostly carry local traffic.
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