South Carolina road signs practice
20 questions on 20 signs, from permit practice written from the official South Carolina handbook. 10 at a time; signs you miss come back first.
Sample South Carolina sign questions
1.What does this sign tell you?
- AA scenic area is ahead
- BYou are leaving the highway
- CA hospital is ahead
- DThe road is an Interstate route
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✓ D. The road is an Interstate route
Route number signs show the type of road by their shape and color. This shield marks an Interstate route.
Source: South Carolina Driver's License Manual (Revised 06/2024), page 69
2.What does this orange and red triangle on the back of a farm tractor mean?
- AThe vehicle is broken down
- BIt carries hazardous materials
- CThe vehicle travels under 25 mph
- DIt is a towing vehicle
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✓ C. The vehicle travels under 25 mph
A fluorescent or reflective orange and red triangle on the back of animal-drawn, farm or construction vehicles means the vehicle travels less than 25 mph.
Source: South Carolina Driver's License Manual (Revised 06/2024), page 124
3.What does this sign show?
- AThe minimum speed for trucks
- BThe speed you must drive at all times
- CA suggested speed for curves only
- DThe maximum legal speed in ideal conditions
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✓ D. The maximum legal speed in ideal conditions
Black and white speed limit signs show the maximum legal speed in ideal conditions. Drive slower when conditions are poor.
Source: South Carolina Driver's License Manual (Revised 06/2024), page 68
4.What does this sign warn you about?
- AA gravel road surface begins
- BA steep hill lies ahead
- CA sharp curve lies just ahead
- DThe road is slippery when it is wet
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✓ D. The road is slippery when it is wet
This sign means the road becomes slippery when wet. Slow down and avoid sudden moves in rain.
Source: South Carolina Driver's License Manual (Revised 06/2024), page 63