SC permit test review(based on drivers manual)

what does the sign mean with the man holding the flag?

Flagger ahead

when is the sign with the man holding the flag used?

work zones or constructions zones on the road

what does the yellow sign with two people walking mean?

school zone

what does the red sign with the letters stop mean?

stop

when is the yellow sign with couple walking used?

when a vehicle is approaching a school zone and needs to be extra careful and slow down

when is the red, stop sign used?

when a vehicle must stop in an area that could cause accidents or is highly populated by both people and other drivers

what does the yellow sign with two crossing lines mean?

Railroad crossing ahead

when is the yellow sign with two crossing lines used?

to warn drivers of the possible railroad trains. alerts the driver to be extra vigilant

what does the orange sign with a guy shoveling mean

workers ahead

what does the orange sign with a guy shoveling mean?

workers are working on or near the road, be extra vigilant

what does the orange sign with the words "detour" mean?

the road you want to use is currently closed for one reason or another so the path will be changed and you must use the detour route

what do construction workers use to block off a path

barrel, cone, tube, barrier and road closed sign

what are regulatory signs?

signs that are either square or rectangle with white backgrounds and special symbols/letters that are either black, red, or green. Law modifications you need to follow

what does the white sign with a no left turn mean

no turn left

what does the white sign with a no right sign mean?

no turn right

what does the white sign with a no u-turn mean?

no u-turn

what does the white sign with the arrow up and the words only mean?

straight

what does the white sign with a left arrow and the words only mean?

left turn only

what does the white sign with straight and right mean?

straight or turn right

what does the white sign with the words "speed limit" show?

speed limits, show maximum speeds in ideal conditions

what does the red and white sign with the words "yield" show?

yield, used when you must slow down or for traffic right always

what does the white sign with left and right arrows and the words "lane" show?

shared center lane left turn only, when a lane is reserved for left turn vehicles in both directions. not to be used for through traffic or passing other vehicles

what does the white sign with a arrow going right and the words "one way" show?

one way, you are only allowed to go in this specific way in the direction of traffic

what are guide signs?

rectangular or square signs that are blue, brown, or green. giver info about intersecting roads, direction of cities or towns and show points of interest like gas stations

what are route number signs

signs that show types of roadways; interstate, us, state, city, country or local road.

which is an interstate sign?

the blue one on the left

which is an us route?

the middle on, with the sheriff badge look

which is a state route sign?

the left one with the oval shape

what road is highway 17?

us route

what is a secondary system road marker?

a sign that shows the country road and road number right after the "S"

what are evacuation route signs?

signs to show the way your supposed to go if their is an emergency and need to evacuate. normally blue

what are pavement markings

lines, arrows, words, or symbols painted onto the cement so they can help you with lane changes which lanes to use when turning, define pedestrians walkways, and show you where to stop for signs or traffic signals

what does the dotted yellow road mean?

two direction roadway, passing permitted on both sides

what does the dotted and solid yellow line mean?

two-directions roadway- passing permitted on the right side going north

what does two solid yellow lines mean in the road mean?

two-direction roadway- passing prohibited on both sides

what does the dotted white line mean?

one-direction roadway- passing permitted

what does the solid and dotted yellow lines on both sides of the road mean?(dotted lines are fain the inside of the road; creating their own space)

other lane controls, shared center left turn lane(suicided lane)

what does three lanes with two continuing short lines mean?

reversible lines

what does cross walks look like?

who goes first in a four way stop?

either the person that was there first OR the person to the right of you

which lines stop for the school bus in a four way lane?

the two lanes on the side of the school bus

which lanes stop for the school bus in a two way lane?

both cars on each lane need to stop

what do you do if your car stops on the highway/road?

turn on hazard lights and call for help

what is the amount of alcohol needed to mess with your judgement

0.08

on big trucks how long are the blind spots

can extend up to 200 ft

what happens when your car goes off the road

slow down when it is safe to do so and gradually turn your wheel back to pavement if it is safe. while turning your car all steering turning should be slight

are motorcyclists allowed a full lane space?

yes

when should you use your high lights?

whenever there are no oncoming vehicles

when should you use your low-beams?

rainy, snowy or foggy days

what do blinking traffic lights mean?

slow down

what does the sign with a block at the top mean?

divided highway begins

what does the sign with a block at the bottom mean mean?

divided highway ends

what does the sign with a back arrow mean?

sharp curve ahead?

what does the arrows merging sign mean?

merging traffic

what does the car drifting sign mean?

slippery when wet

what does the closing lane mean sign mean?

lane ends

when should you re-route your road trips

when it is raining, snowing or anything that could affect your traction on your tires