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Where does mile marker counting start on a north-south route in a State?

  1. At the south State line
  2. At the north State line
  3. At the largest city
  4. At the first exit ramp
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Correct answer: At the south State line

Zero distance starts at the south and west State lines. On divided highways, the count follows the northbound and eastbound roads.

Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD), 11th Edition with Revision 1 (FHWA, December 2025), Section 2H.11 Reference Location Signs (D10-1 through D10-3) and Intermediate Reference, page 508

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026