South Carolina road sign library
Every sign, signal and marking the South Carolina driver manual shows or names, with its meaning in the manual's words and its page.
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Regulatory signs - South Carolina
NO TURN ON RED
An exception to this rule permits traffic facing a red signal to turn right except where a sign prohibits a right turn on red. (6-3) When making a right turn on red, you must be prepared to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. (10-2)
Manual page 6-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-3)
No Left Turn
No Left Turn (6-9: Some regulatory signs have a red circle with a red slash over a symbol, which prohibit certain actions.)
Manual page 6-9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-9)
No Right Turn
No Right Turn (6-9: Some regulatory signs have a red circle with a red slash over a symbol, which prohibit certain actions.)
Manual page 6-9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-9)
No U-Turn
No U-Turn (6-9: Some regulatory signs have a red circle with a red slash over a symbol, which prohibit certain actions.)
Manual page 6-9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-9)
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Warning signs - South Carolina
T-Intersection Ahead
T-Intersection Ahead
Manual page 6-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-4)
Y-Intersection Ahead
Y-Intersection Ahead
Manual page 6-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-4)
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Work zone signs - South Carolina
ROAD CONSTRUCTION 500 FT
Road Construction Ahead
Manual page 6-8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-8)
ONE LANE ROAD 1000 FT.
One Lane Road Ahead
Manual page 6-8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-8)
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Guide, railroad and other signs - South Carolina
Railroad Crossing Advance Warning
A round yellow warning sign with an “X” symbol and black “RR” letters is placed along the road before a highway-railroad grade crossing. The sign cautions you to slow down, look, and listen for a train or railroad vehicle, and be prepared to stop if a train is approaching.
Manual page 6-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-6)
Railroad Crossing Crossbuck
A white, X-shaped sign with “Railroad Crossing” printed on it is located at the highway-railroad grade crossing. When a train or railroad vehicle is approaching the intersection, you must stop behind the stop line or before the intersection until the intersection is clear.
Manual page 6-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-6)
2 TRACKS Plaque
At highway-railroad grade crossings with more than one train track, the number of tracks will be posted. These signs warn you that there is more than one track and there may be more than one train or railroad vehicle crossing. Not all highway-railroad grade crossings with more than one train track will have these signs, so it is important to check for more than one track, train, or railroad vehicle at each highway-railroad grade crossing.
Manual page 6-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-6)
REPORT EMERGENCY OR PROBLEM
If your vehicle ever gets stuck on a track, contact the emergency phone number listed on the blue sign and provide the crossing information.
Manual page 6-7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-7)
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Traffic signals and pavement markings - South Carolina
Horizontal Traffic Signal (Red, Yellow, Green)
In some metropolitan areas traffic lights are horizontal instead of vertical, and the red light is on the left, the yellow light is in the middle, and the green light is on the right.
Manual page 6-2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-2)
Steady Green Light
GREEN Traffic Light—This means you may go through the intersection if it is clear to do so, with caution.
Manual page 6-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-3)
Steady Yellow Light
YELLOW Traffic Light—A yellow caution light follows the green signal and is a warning that the signal is about to change to the red stop signal. Therefore, you should stop your vehicle and wait for the next green light. If you are already in the intersection, clear the intersection as quickly as possible. You must observe and allow for errors made by other drivers - side, front and rear – when you are approaching a yellow light.
Manual page 6-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-3)
Steady Red Light
RED Traffic Light—This means stop before entering the intersection. You must wait behind the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection until the traffic light turns green. An exception to this rule permits traffic facing a red signal to turn right except where a sign prohibits a right turn on red. When turning on red you must stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the turn and yield right-of-way to pedestrians who are lawfully within and adjacent to the crosswalk and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection.
Manual page 6-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-3)
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More signs from our practice questions
What do warning signs tell a driver?
That there may be danger ahead
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026)), page 6-4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-4)
A yellow diamond sign shows a straight arrow pointing up with a second line joining it from the lower right. What does it warn you of?
Merging Traffic
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026)), page 6-5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-5)
A yellow diamond sign shows a single walking person above a horizontal line. What does it warn you of?
Pedestrian Crossing
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026)), page 6-5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-5)
What does a round yellow sign with an X and black RR letters caution you to do?
Slow down, look and listen for a train, and be prepared to stop
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026)), page 6-6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-6)
What do regulatory signs tell you about?
Specific laws that you must obey
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026)), page 6-9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-9)
What does a red circle with a red slash over a symbol on a regulatory sign mean?
It prohibits certain actions
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026)), page 6-9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-9)
What do speed limit signs show?
The maximum legal speed allowed in ideal conditions
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026)), page 6-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-10)
Where must you stop at a stop sign when a stop line or crosswalk is present?
Behind the stop line or crosswalk
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026)), page 6-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-10)
At a stop sign with no stop line or crosswalk, where do you stop?
At the point nearest the intersection where you can see both ways without entering cross traffic
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026)), page 6-10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-10)
What do guide signs do?
Give information on intersecting roads and direct you to cities and towns
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026)), page 6-11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-11)
Which of these can guide signs help you find?
Hospitals, service stations, restaurants, and hotels
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026)), page 6-11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-11)
What do the shape and color of route number signs indicate?
The type of roadway
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026)), page 6-11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6-11)
A fluorescent or reflective orange and red triangle is displayed on the rear of a farm vehicle. What does it mean?
The vehicle is traveling less than 25 mph
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026)), page 10-16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10-16)