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Official United States Next Exits / Exit Sequence Sign Road Sign

Federal MUTCD Specifications

Standard Code
E1-2
Sign Category
Guide & Services
Shape
Vertical Rectangle
Color Scheme
Green Background with List of Upcoming Exits & Distances

Guide & Services Road Sign (E1-2)

Next Exits / Exit Sequence Sign Sign Meaning & Driving Rules

Displays the sequence and mileage to the next two or three consecutive freeway exits approaching a metropolitan area.

Required Driver Action & Right-of-Way Protocol

Note the distance to your exit and move into the appropriate travel lane in advance.

Detailed Overview & Purpose

The Exit Sequence sign (E1-2) lists upcoming exits in geographic order with their distances. It helps drivers navigate multi-interchange corridors without making hurried, unsafe lane changes.

Key Standard & Origin: Allows long-distance trucks and unfamiliar motorists to plan their exit lane positioning miles ahead of time.

Where You'll Find This Sign

Approaches to cities and complex urban freeway corridors.

Common Driver Mistakes to Avoid

Panicking and making sudden lane changes because of uncertainty about which exit is coming next.

How This Sign Appears on the DMV Knowledge & Road Test

Tests highway guide sign reading comprehension.

Legal Penalties and Moving Violations

None; guide sign.

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