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Hospital Services (MUTCD D9-2 sign)

Hospital Services

guide sign · rectangle v · blue

A hospital is nearby; follow the arrows to reach it.

Visual breakdown
Blue square with a large white H.
Shape recognition
Square service sign — blue family covers food, gas, lodging, and medical help.
Color recognition
Blue = services for drivers. Blue answers 'where can I get help?'
Memory trick
Blue = helping you. H on blue = Help/Hospital.
Real-world example
Following blue H signs from a highway exit leads to the nearest emergency room — useful when GPS fails.
Common mistakes
Mixing up blue service signs with green destination signs; green tells you where roads go, blue tells you what services exist.
Quick recall method
White H on blue = hospital this way.

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