What are Informative Signs?
Informative signs use a blue square or rectangular background to provide helpful guidance and information to drivers. These signs communicate services, directions, distances, and facility locations without prohibiting or warning.
Informative signs display a blue background (usually square or rectangle) with white text or symbols, providing directions, distance, services, or facility information.
- •Hospital (Hastane)
- •Fuel Station (Benzin İstasyonu)
- •Rest Area (Dinlenme Alanı)
- •Blue background
- •White text/symbol
- •Clear directions
- •Service/facility info
Step-by-step worked examples
You see a blue square sign with 'Hospital' and '5 km' written on it. What does it inform?
Blue square = informative sign. 'Hospital' = healthcare facility. '5 km' = distance ahead. The nearest hospital is 5 km away in this direction — useful for emergencies.
A blue rectangular sign shows a fuel pump symbol and 'Next 15 km'. What is the information?
Blue rectangle = informative sign. Fuel pump symbol = petrol/diesel station. 'Next 15 km' = all fuel stations within 15 km. You know where to find fuel before running out.
On a motorway, a blue sign displays a bed symbol and '2 km'. What does it mean?
Blue sign = informative sign. Bed symbol = rest area or accommodation. '2 km' = distance to rest area. You can take a break or sleep nearby.
Flashcards
Quick quiz
Q1.What colour is an informative sign?
Q2.A blue sign with a hospital symbol and '3 km' means…
Q3.What is the purpose of an informative sign?
Q4.A fuel pump symbol on a blue sign means…
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Common mistakes
Thinking an informative sign is mandatory. — Correct: Informative signs provide optional guidance; you can choose to use the service.
Confusing informative signs with prohibition signs. — Correct: Informative (blue) helps; prohibition (red) forbids.
Ignoring distance information on blue signs. — Correct: Distances help plan your route and know when to expect services.
Not understanding the symbols on blue signs. — Correct: Hospital, fuel, rest area, telephone — learn the common symbols.
FAQ
What are informative signs?
Informative signs use blue backgrounds to provide directions, distances, services, and facility information — hospitals, fuel, rest areas, airports.
How do informative signs look?
Blue square or rectangle with white text or symbols showing directions and services.
What should you do when you see an informative sign?
Read it to plan your route and decide if you need the service (fuel, rest, hospital).
Must you follow an informative sign?
No — informative signs are optional guidance. Use them if you need the service.