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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

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Warning signs - South Carolina

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Work zone signs - South Carolina

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Guide, railroad and other signs - South Carolina

  • Railroad Crossing Advance Warning

    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

    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

    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

    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)

    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

    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

    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

    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

  • A plain yellow four-sided sign standing on one corner like a diamond, with a black border and nothing printed on it.

    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 with a black arrow pointing up and a second curved line joining it from the lower right.

    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 with a black walking figure standing on a short horizontal line.

    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)

  • A round yellow sign with a black rim showing a large black X with a black letter R on each side of it, on a gray post.

    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)

  • A plain white rectangular sign standing taller than it is wide, with a black border and no lettering.

    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)

  • A white square sign with a black border showing a red circle crossed by a red diagonal line.

    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)

  • A white and black speed limit sign

    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)

  • A car approaching a STOP sign, with a solid white line painted across its lane before a crosswalk where pedestrians are crossing

    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)

  • A red car approaching a STOP sign at an intersection with no stop line or crosswalk painted on the road, with two cars on the cross street

    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)

  • A blank green sign panel with a white border

    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)

  • Three route markers side by side: a red, white and blue Interstate shield with the number 5, a black-and-white U.S. route shield with 20, and a black square holding a white rounded shape with 22.

    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 orange triangle with a red reflective border mounted on the rear of a farm tractor

    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)