Guide, railroad and other signs in Ohio
The Ohio Driver Manual shows or names everything on this page: 15 in all, on pages 11–12, 21, 23, 38.
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Guide and service signs
GAS SERVICE
Guide Signs’ shapes may be square or rectangular, and colors may be green, brown, or blue. These signs provide points of interest and services along the highway, information on intersecting roads, and help direct drivers to cities and towns. Guide signs can help you find hospitals, gas stations or service stations, restaurants, and hotels.
Manual page 12
NATIONAL FOREST ROUTE 132
Guide Signs’ shapes may be square or rectangular, and colors may be green, brown, or blue. These signs provide points of interest and services along the highway, information on intersecting roads, and help direct drivers to cities and towns. Guide signs can help you find hospitals, gas stations or service stations, restaurants, and hotels.
Manual page 12
CAMPING
Guide Signs’ shapes may be square or rectangular, and colors may be green, brown, or blue. These signs provide points of interest and services along the highway, information on intersecting roads, and help direct drivers to cities and towns. Guide signs can help you find hospitals, gas stations or service stations, restaurants, and hotels.
Manual page 12
DESTINATION SIGN: CHICAGO / BOSTON / CLEVELAND
Guide Signs’ shapes may be square or rectangular, and colors may be green, brown, or blue. These signs provide points of interest and services along the highway, information on intersecting roads, and help direct drivers to cities and towns. Guide signs can help you find hospitals, gas stations or service stations, restaurants, and hotels.
Manual page 12
COUNTY ROUTE 16
Route Number Signs: The shape and color of these signs indicate the type of roadway — interstate, U.S., state, city, county, or local road. Corresponding signs, distances, etc., in maps and GPS applications assist travelers in way-finding.
Manual page 12
INTERSTATE 22
Route Number Signs: The shape and color of these signs indicate the type of roadway — interstate, U.S., state, city, county, or local road. Corresponding signs, distances, etc., in maps and GPS applications assist travelers in way-finding.
Manual page 12
BUSINESS LOOP 22 (OFF-INTERSTATE BUSINESS ROUTE)
Route Number Signs: The shape and color of these signs indicate the type of roadway — interstate, U.S., state, city, county, or local road. Corresponding signs, distances, etc., in maps and GPS applications assist travelers in way-finding.
Manual page 12
U.S. ROUTE 40
Route Number Signs: The shape and color of these signs indicate the type of roadway — interstate, U.S., state, city, county, or local road. Corresponding signs, distances, etc., in maps and GPS applications assist travelers in way-finding.
Manual page 12
STATE ROUTE 18
Route Number Signs: The shape and color of these signs indicate the type of roadway — interstate, U.S., state, city, county, or local road. Corresponding signs, distances, etc., in maps and GPS applications assist travelers in way-finding.
Manual page 12
PARK - RIDE
Always park in a designated area.
Manual page 23
Railroad crossings
RAILROAD CROSSING WARNING
A round, yellow warning sign with an “X” symbol and “RR” letters, or a white, X-shaped (crossbuck) sign with the text “Railroad Crossing” indicates a highway-railroad grade crossing. ... These signs caution you to slow down and be prepared to stop upon seeing or hearing a train.
Manual page 11
RAILROAD CROSSING (CROSSBUCK)
A round, yellow warning sign with an “X” symbol and “RR” letters, or a white, X-shaped (crossbuck) sign with the text “Railroad Crossing” indicates a highway-railroad grade crossing. ... These signs caution you to slow down and be prepared to stop upon seeing or hearing a train.
Manual page 21
RAILROAD FLASHING LIGHTS
Some crossings are marked with train-activating flashing red lights, with or without a gate. These signs caution you to slow down and be prepared to stop upon seeing or hearing a train.
Manual page 21
RAILROAD CROSSING PAVEMENT MARKINGS
When the crossing is marked with only pavement markings or crossbuck signs, slow down and be prepared to stop if you see or hear a train approaching.
Manual page 21
Other signs and symbols
SLOW-MOVING VEHICLE EMBLEM
A fluorescent or reflective orange and red triangle displayed on the rear of vehicles drawn by animals, farm equipment, or construction equipment means the vehicle is traveling less than 25 mph.
Manual page 38