Green destination guide sign
What does it mean?
Green guide signs help you identify roads, destinations and exits. This district guide lists place names; use it with nearby direction signs and lane controls to work out the route.
What to do when you see it
- Find your destination and check the accompanying route directions.
- Select your lane with enough time for a safe maneuver.
- Use a later legal route if you miss a turn.
How to recognize it
- Green rectangular panel.
- White district heading and destination names.
- The pictured example lists local districts.
On the road
You are looking for the Theater District and see it listed on a green district guide. Read the accompanying direction signs before choosing your lane or turn.
Don’t confuse it with
Recreation and cultural-interest sign
Brown guide signs identify recreation or cultural destinations; this green panel provides general destination guidance.
Exit Only sign
An EXIT ONLY panel adds a specific warning that the controlled lane leaves the highway.
Put the meaning into practice
The related quiz includes this sign and other study questions. State practice can also cover local rules; it is not an official DMV exam.
Common U.S. sign recognition, reviewed October 3, 2026. Actual sign values, additional plaques and local rules can change how you should respond.