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## Railroad Emergency Notification System sign 

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## Interstate, U.S. and N.C. highways are numbered and marked. 

• Odd-numbered highways generally run north and south. 

• Even-numbered highways generally run east and west. 

• Route markers for U.S. highways are in the shape of a shield. 

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An example of the railroad Emergency Notification Sign is 

depicted in the red circle on the illustration below. 

The five-sided (or pentagon) sign warns of a school zone or a school crossing. You should be especially watchful for children in these areas. In many school zones, the speed limit is reduced during certain school hours. 

## 3. Guide/Informational Signs 

Guide/informational signs give directions, routes, distances and indicate services. 

• North Carolina route markers are diamond shaped. 

• N.C. secondary road signs are rectangular in shape. 

• Interstate highways are marked by a red, white and blue shield. 

• Signs indicating a nearby hospital, Highway Patrol station or telephone are blue and white. 

• Guide signs, also rectangular in shape, may be green, brown or blue. They provide directions and distances. If you are lost, a mileage and directional sign can help you. 

Do not endanger other drivers by stopping in the middle of the road to read a sign. When safe to do so, move to the shoulder of the road and wait until you have figured out where you are and which route you should take. 

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