Hospital Sign — Meaning
- Category
- Services
- Shape
- Square
- Colors
- Blue, White
- Text
- H
- MUTCD Code
- D9-2
What does the Hospital Sign mean?
The Hospital sign is a blue square with a large white "H." It indicates that a hospital is accessible from the next exit or in the indicated direction. Critical for medical emergencies — the universal "H" is recognized by drivers from every country.
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Follow the H signs to reach the nearest hospital
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In a medical emergency, call 911 first; H signs are for non-emergency travel
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Note that not all hospitals have emergency rooms; signs indicate full-service hospitals
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On highways approaching exits with hospitals -
At intersections where a turn leads to a hospital -
In urban areas with directional arrows toward hospital districts
In a true emergency, call 911 — do not drive yourself or another person to the hospital using these signs. Ambulances have priority routing and can begin treatment en route.
Practice questions about the Hospital Sign
Test your knowledge with real DMV-style questions, each with the correct answer and explanation.
Blue signs usually provide information about ____.
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Blue signs usually provide information about ____.
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Blue signs usually provide information about ____.
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Which of these signs directs you to a hospital?
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States that test this sign
The Hospital Sign appears in DMV practice tests for 50 states. Click any state to see its full DMV practice page.
What does the H mean on the sign?
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