I had no idea there were "clues" as to where to turn next and things like that.

There's a difference between a "TSD Rally" like Doug was describing, and the kinds of rally races you see on TV.

The ones on TV are high powered vehicles going through "Special Stages" where they try to get from point A to B the fastest possible.

The TSD rallies are for hobbyists, and they're done on public streets at or below the speed limit. Unless you make a wrong turn and have to catch up...