Road Signs and Signals Flashcards
6 cards from real SC DMV practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
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What do blue signs along South Carolina highways typically indicate?
Answer: Services such as gas, food, and lodging
Blue signs direct drivers to motorist services including fuel, food, lodging, camping, and hospitals.
What does a brown sign on South Carolina roads indicate?
Answer: Recreational or cultural sites
Brown signs direct travelers to parks, historic sites, recreational areas, and cultural attractions.
What does a yield sign require a driver to do in South Carolina?
Answer: Slow down and give right-of-way to cross traffic
A yield sign requires you to slow down and be prepared to stop if cross traffic is present, giving them the right-of-way.
A sign showing a truck on a downward slope warns of:
Answer: A steep downgrade ahead
The downgrade sign warns drivers, especially of heavy vehicles, that a steep hill is ahead and they should check their brakes.
What does an orange sign with a black arrow pointing in a new direction indicate in a work zone?
Answer: Detour or lane shift ahead
Orange directional arrows in work zones guide drivers through detours or lane shifts caused by construction activity.
What does a white sign reading 'WRONG WAY' mean in South Carolina?
Answer: You are traveling against traffic — stop and turn around
A WRONG WAY sign means you have entered a road going in the opposite direction of traffic flow and must stop and reverse course immediately.