Why are all the signs on the highway green? Is it because the state sign guys all smoke pot and think it's a pretty color? Why not something that's bright red, or yellow, or pink, Oh bright hot pink signs would be awesome, you could never miss them.
2007-11-07 18:28:23 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
its a good color
2007-11-07 18:31:33 · answer #1 · answered by idk 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Red and yellow are reserved for orders, cautions, and notices, not some simple directions. Green is specially reserved for information.
It would be quite confusing if a warning construction, detour sign was the same color and next to an offramp sign. Which one to take?
2007-11-08 02:35:39 · answer #2 · answered by mateohao2003 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the UK the colour of signs indicates the type of road they are on. If you are on an 'A' class road then the signs are green, If you are on a motorway then they are Blue. (You also note of course that references to motorways on 'A' class road signs are shown in blue. If you are on a minor 'C' Class road then the signs are white with a black border.
Non-informational signs tend to have a red border to highlight their importance. Remember - Circles Command (Blue if they compell), Triangles Warn and rectangles inform.
Although many people think the country is going to pot this is not the reason for the signs' colour.
2007-11-08 05:22:49 · answer #3 · answered by welcome news 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Red is reserved for stop signs, yield signs, and traffic lights.
They intentionally use the bright colors for signs that are very dangerous to miss and use the easier-to-miss colors for the informational signs.
2007-11-08 15:57:01 · answer #4 · answered by StephenWeinstein 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Green occupies more space in the spectrum visible to the human eye than most colors, and is second only to blue as a favorite color.
in signs i think its green because it gives approval to move ahead or proceed with a project or task.i think its the direct relation with the colour.
also it :Soothes,Relaxes mentally, as well as physically.Helps alleviate depression, nervousness, and anxiety.Offers a sense of renewal, self-control, and harmony
2007-11-08 02:40:40 · answer #5 · answered by ~krish~ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The most visible color, in terms of the frequency of reflected light, is yellow-green. Green is near that, so perhaps it's for visibility.
2007-11-08 02:32:27 · answer #6 · answered by drshorty 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
green is commonly used on signs, especially the signs that are not as important for examply the distances to nearby towns, because its wavelength is the easiest to see and will not easily distract your attention from the road.
Interestingly it is believed that green is the last colour you see before you die.
2007-11-08 02:40:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps because green is the color that is most attractive to the eyes
2007-11-08 02:32:05 · answer #8 · answered by ! 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The green is easier to see even when the sun is in your eyes. Red and Orange would blend.
2007-11-08 02:32:01 · answer #9 · answered by Kay 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I dont know i guess it's just cuz we like the color green.
2007-11-08 20:11:02 · answer #10 · answered by .......... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋