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Difficulty: HardGuide and Informational Signs

While driving on a multi-lane freeway, you observe a green overhead guide sign for an upcoming interchange. Attached to the bottom of the sign is a yellow panel with black lettering that reads "ONLY" beneath a vertical downward arrow. What does this yellow panel on the guide sign indicate to drivers?

  1. The lane directly beneath the arrow is an exit-only lane, requiring drivers in that lane to exit.Answer
  2. B
    The upcoming exit ramp is restricted exclusively to high-occupancy and emergency vehicles.
  3. C
    Drivers in all lanes must reduce speed immediately to an advisory speed limit before continuing.
  4. D
    The ramp requires an automated electronic toll pass without cash collection options.

Answer

The yellow panel indicates that the lane directly beneath the arrow is an exit-only lane, requiring drivers in that lane to exit.
Yellow panels with black lettering mounted on green overhead guide signs indicate mandatory lane assignments. When accompanied by a downward arrow and the word 'ONLY', the lane directly beneath that arrow is an exit-only lane, meaning any vehicle traveling in that lane must exit at the upcoming ramp unless they change lanes before the solid line or ramp split.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary background sign and its component panel.
The main sign is a green guide sign with a yellow panel attached at the bottom containing black text ('ONLY') and a downward arrow.
Overhead green guide signs provide directional and destination information, while incorporated yellow panels provide mandatory lane assignment warnings.
2
Analyze the meaning of the yellow 'ONLY' panel on highway guide signs.
Yellow panels with black lettering serve as warning/regulatory elements on guide signs, signifying a lane drop where traffic in that specific lane must execute the indicated maneuver (exiting).
Drivers who do not wish to exit must change lanes out of the exit-only lane prior to reaching the interchange.

Key Concept

Overhead Guide Sign Exit-Only Lane Markings
Estimated Time:1m 15s
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Guide and Informational Signs

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