The driver sees a sign for a nearby town.

Meaning: The person driving notices a sign indicating the presence of a town close by.

Choice of Words: Sign is an object that gives information or a warning. Nearby means close to a particular place.

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The driver spots a sign for a town close by.

Meaning: The person driving the vehicle suddenly notices a board with information on it that tells them about a town that is not far away.

Choice of Words: The driver is the person in control of a vehicle. Spots means to see something suddenly or unexpectedly. A sign is a board or object with writing or pictures on it that gives information or instructions. Close by means not far away. A town is a place where people live and work, smaller than a city.

The person driving notices a sign for a settlement not too far away.

Meaning: The individual in control of the vehicle observes a board with information on it that indicates the presence of a community within a reasonable distance.

Choice of Words: The person driving is the individual operating a vehicle. Notices means to become aware of something through sight or observation. A sign is a board or object with writing or pictures on it that gives information or instructions. Not too far away means a short distance from the current location. A settlement is a place where people live and work, smaller than a city or town.

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