What kind of place does a brown sign point to?
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A.
Historic, cultural, and recreational sites. Correct
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B.
Gas, food, and lodging at the next exit.
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C.
Hazards or changes in road conditions.
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D.
Route numbers for highways and freeways.
The answer is "Historic, cultural, and recreational sites."
Brown signs mark historic, cultural, and recreational locations. They point to scenic areas, picnic grounds, parks, and historic or cultural landmarks. Brown is the recreation color; do not confuse it with blue motorist services or green guidance.
The traps in the wrong answers
B. Gas, food, and lodging at the next exit.
That description fits blue motorist service signs, not brown. Misreading: Confuses brown historic/recreational signs with the blue motorist service signs that indicate gas, food, and lodging.
C. Hazards or changes in road conditions.
Hazards are signed in yellow as warnings; brown signs do not warn. Misreading: Confuses brown recreational signs with yellow warning signs that flag hazards or changing road conditions.
D. Route numbers for highways and freeways.
Route numbers appear on shield markers, not on brown signs. Misreading: Confuses brown recreational signs with the interstate, U.S. route, and state highway route shields.
This question tests your knowledge of Guide Signs in Oregon. Source: Oregon Driver Manual, "Route, Guide, and Information Signs," p.13..
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