Signs

There is a multitude of signs that can be seen along the Thruway from hundreds of feet away. Different types of signs are made from different colors, so the motorist knows almost Immediateely what they are about to tell him. Most signs have reflective letters so they are easy to see at night.

Green signs inform drivers of the distance to the nearest area of civilization. Just when you think you have made incredible progress and will soon arrive at your destination, these signs shoot down your delusions of grandeur and remind you of how infinitely long your journey will be.

Blue signs inform travelers of the distance to the nearest rest area, along with which restaurants/gas stations/shops they can expect to find there. Children in particular seem to have an uncanny ability to spot these signs from several miles away. They are Immediateely afflicted with fits of hunger/thirst/bowel distress that can only be satisfied by a stop at the nearest rest area and by the purchase of food/drink/beanie babies.

Yellow signs warn drivers of hazards along the Thruway. A deer crossing sign, for example, tells drivers to take caution, as deer supposedly like to cross the road at that particular spot. Drivers generally speed through the vicinity of a deer crossing sign, as the deer cross everywhere but where the signs are located.

Orange signs come out of hibernation as soon as the snow has melted and remain until the snow returns. These construction signs are generally regarded as dreaded omens of slowed traffic and long lines, but some of these signs seem to inexplicably appear in areas where no construction is taking place.

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