Guide, railroad and other signs in South Carolina
The South Carolina Driver's Manual shows or names everything on this page: 15 in all, on pages 6-6 – 6-7, 6-11 – 6-12, 8-4, 10-16.
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Guide and service signs
Guide Sign with Exit Tab
Guide Signs—These signs are square or rectangular and are green, brown, or blue. They give information on intersecting roads, help direct you to cities and towns, and show points of interest along the highway. Guide signs can also help you find hospitals, service stations, restaurants, and hotels.
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STATE PARK
Guide Signs—These signs are square or rectangular and are green, brown, or blue. They give information on intersecting roads, help direct you to cities and towns, and show points of interest along the highway. Guide signs can also help you find hospitals, service stations, restaurants, and hotels.
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Gas
Guide Signs—These signs are square or rectangular and are green, brown, or blue. They give information on intersecting roads, help direct you to cities and towns, and show points of interest along the highway. Guide signs can also help you find hospitals, service stations, restaurants, and hotels.
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Interstate 26 Route Marker
Interstate Route. Route Number Signs—The shape and color of route number signs indicate the type of roadway: interstate, US, state, city, county, or local road.
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US Route 40
US Route. Route Number Signs—The shape and color of route number signs indicate the type of roadway: interstate, US, state, city, county, or local road.
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State Route 22
State Route. Route Number Signs—The shape and color of route number signs indicate the type of roadway: interstate, US, state, city, county, or local road.
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S-11-17 Secondary Road Marker
This sign is a marker used to designate a state secondary system route. The first number after the letter “S” is the number of the county the road is in and the last number is the road number.
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EVACUATION ROUTE
Evacuation Route Sign— In the event of a hurricane, a mandatory evacuation may be declared for the coastal areas of SC. This sign indicates the road or highway is used as an evacuation route in this type of emergency
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Railroad crossings
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Railroad Crossing Lights and Gate
Not all railroad grade crossings have lights. ... If a train is crossing the highway, you must wait to cross a highway-railroad grade crossing until the train is well down the track or railroad devices (such as lights and gates) indicate it is safe to cross. If you are approaching railroad tracks and you need to stop for traffic or a signal, stop at the stop line before the railroad tracks.
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Other signs and symbols
TURN AROUND DON'T DROWN
Do not drive through flooded areas. If you see a flooded roadway ahead, turn around and find another route to get to your destination.
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Slow-Moving Vehicle Emblem
A fluorescent or reflective orange and red triangle displayed on the rear of a vehicle drawn by animals or are farm or construction equipment means the vehicle is traveling less than 25 mph. Use caution when approaching a slow-moving vehicle, and be sure it is safe before you pass.
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