Information and Direction Signs These signs tell you about distances and destinations. They are usually rectangular with a green background and white letters. Other signs with different colors guide you to facilities, services and attractions. Here are some common informational signs: Shows directions to nearby towns and cities. Shows the distance, in kilometres, to towns and cities. Various exit signs are used on freeways. In urban areas, many exit ramps have more than one lane. Overhead and ground-mounted signs help drivers choose the correct lane to exit or stay on the highway. Advance signs use arrows to show which lanes lead off the highway. Signs are also posted at the exit. Sometimes one or more lanes may lead off the highway. The arrows matching the exit lanes are shown on the advance sign in a yellow box with the word ‘exit' under them. Freeway interchanges or exits have numbers that correspond to the distance from the beginning of the highway. For example, interchange number 203 on Highway 401 is 203 kilometres from Windsor, where the highway begins. Distances can be calculated by subtracting one interchange number from another. The term ‘via' is used to describe the roads that must be followed to reach a destination. These signs change according to traffic conditions to give drivers current information on delays and lane closures ahead. Shows route to airport. Shows route to ferry service. Shows type of fuel available: D - diesel; P - propane; N - natural gas. Shows facilities that are accessible by wheelchair.

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