Useful pointer for motorists? (8)

I believe the answer is:

signpost

(Other definitions for signpost that I've seen before include "It shows the way" , "Waymark" , "indication how to progress" , "pointer along the way" , "Direction pointer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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