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South Carolina Drivers Test

front 1

How many days do license holders have to notify SCDMV of an address change?

a. 15

b. 30

c. 10

back 1

c. 10 days

front 2

When driving at night use your high beams when?

a. fog, rain or snow present

b. following another vehicle

c. there is no approaching traffic

back 2

c. when there is no approaching traffic

front 3

What is the likely effect of taking a prescription drug while drinking alcohol?

a. no effect one way or the other

b. it will make you more alert

c. it can intensify the effects of the alcohol

back 3

c. it can intensify the effects of the alcohol

front 4

Motorcycle operators have the right to use a complete lane, and two motorcycles may share a lane.

True

False

back 4

false

front 5

If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping, you should:

a. stop until the light turns green

b. go through the intersection without stopping

c. stop until the light turns yellow

back 5

b. go through the intersection without stopping

front 6

when you are backing up, it is usually best to:

a. open the left door and look back

b. steer with both hands while looking into the rearview mirror

c. steer with one hand, while looking out the rear window

back 6

c. steer with one hand while looking out the rear window

front 7

When approaching someone using a white cane or guide dog, you should:

a. stop until the person is well away from the roadway or path of travel

b. honk your horn as you proceed past them

c. carefully drive around them

back 7

a. stop until the person is well away from the roadway or path of travel

front 8

The faster the speed, the longer it takes to stop when you must react to other driver's unexpected moves.

True

False

back 8

True

front 9

If a police officer is directing traffic at an intersection, you should:

a. stop at the stop sign or traffic light

b. do what the officer instructs

c. go on through the intersection

back 9

b. do what the officer instructs

front 10

To see objects in your blind spot when changing lanes, drivers should check:

a. only the left outside mirror

b. over the left or right shoulder

c. only the inside rearview mirror

back 10

b. over the left or right shoulder

front 11

If your driver's license has been canceled, suspended, or revoked, you must:

a. destroy your license

b. return your license to the department

c. keep your license until you may legally drive again

back 11

b. return your license to the department

front 12

If you find that the roadway ahead of you is flooded, you should:

a. slam on the brakes

b. turn around and find another route

c. drive only in the center of the roadway

back 12

b. turn around and find another route.

front 13

What is the color of guide signs?

a. green, brown, or blue

b. red, orange, or white

c. yellow, black, or gray

back 13

a. green brown or blue

front 14

If you plan to turn your vehicle at an intersection, you should signal at least 100 feet before you turn:

True

False

back 14

True

front 15

How long must you hold your learner's permit before you can take the skills test?

a. 60 days

b. 360 days

c. 180 days

back 15

c. 180 days

front 16

If you see a pedestrian or child near the road, you should:

a. aggressively sound your horn

b. change lanes

c. slow down and be prepared to stop

back 16

c. slow down and be prepared to stop

front 17

If you are driving and it starts to rain.

a. pull over to the side of the road until the rain stops

b. be careful since rain and road oil create a slippery surface.

c. you do not need to slow down unless it begins to rain hard

back 17

b. be careful since rain and road oil create a slippery surface

front 18

If an emergency vehicle approaches using warning lights and siren, a driver should:

a. speed up

b. maintain a steady speed

c. slow down and yield right of way

back 18

c. slow down and yield right of way

front 19

what is the best way to hold a steering wheel on a straight road?

a. one hand on the rim; the other free to operate controls

b. one hand on a spoke; the other free to operate controls

c. both hands separated and facing inward on the rim

back 19

c. both hands separated and facing inward on the rim

front 20

Every motor vehicle must be equipped with:

a. muffler

b. rear window defroster

c. a device that can cause a "smoke screen"

back 20

a. muffler

front 21

when are you permitted to double park?

a. on a four-lane street only

b. never

c. to load or unload passengers

back 21

b. never

front 22

which of the following statements about railroad crossings is true?

a. you must stop at a railroad crossing when directed by a flagman, stop sign, flashing red signals, etc..

b. it is against the law to go around lowered railroad gates at a crossing

c. all of the above

back 22

c. all of the above

front 23

What is the color of signs in work zones?

a. red background with green lettering

b. orange background with black lettering

c. yellow background with blue lettering

back 23

b. orange background with black lettering

front 24

The maximum un-posted speed limit when driving in a rural area is:

a. 40 miles per hour

b. 55 miles per hour

c. 60 miles per hour

back 24

b. 55 miles per hour

front 25

After you have passed a vehicle moving in the same direction, it is safe to move back into the right lane:

a. after about three seconds

b. when you can no longer see the vehicle over your right shoulder

c. when you can see the front of the vehicle or the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror

back 25

c. when you can see the front of the vehicle or the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror

front 26

If to pass the vehicle ahead you would have to drive faster than the posted speed limit, you should:

a. wait for another chance to pass

b. get a good grip on the wheel and pass

c. drive alongside the vehicle until it slows down

back 26

a. wait for another chance to pass

front 27

Drivers are not required to stop upon meeting a stopped school bus when traveling in the opposite direction on a multi-lane highway.

True

False

back 27

True

front 28

Which statement is true about what you should do before passing another vehicle:

a. look in you left mirror only for traffic

b. look into the rear-view mirror and both outside mirrors and check your blind spot to the left

c. it is legal to exceed the speed limit to get clear of a car you are passing

back 28

b. look into the rear-view mirror and both outside mirrors and check your blind spot to the left

front 29

When driving on the interstate, which of the following statements is true:

a. the extreme right lane is usually for slower traffic

b. posted speed limits on the interstate are good for all weather and traffic conditions

c. on the interstate, your following distance can be decreased due to the continuous traffic flow

back 29

a. the extreme right lane is usually for slower traffic

front 30

When you perform lane changes, you should:

a. signal, check traffic, including your blind spot in the direction of the lane change

b. ensure spacing is adequate to the front and rear, make a smooth lane change and cancel signal.

c. both of the above

back 30

c. both of the above

front 31

If you are on an interstate entrance and notice that there is no traffic on the interstate:

a. stop before entering the interstate

b. slow down before entering the interstate

c. continue smoothly onto the interstate

back 31

c. continue smoothly onto the interstate

front 32

When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front tires should be:

a. turned to the left towards the street

b. parallel to the pavement

c. turned to the right (away from the street)

back 32

c. turned to the right (away from the street)

front 33

If you miss a turn, you should:

a. back up and make your turn

b. make a U-turn

c. go to the next intersection and work your way back

back 33

c. go to the next intersection and work your way back

front 34

How old must you be to apply for a Special Restricted Driver's License?

a. 16

b. 15

c. 17

back 34

a. 16

front 35

By law the brakes on every vehicle (other than a motorcycle) must:

a. consist of good foot brake and "emergency" or "parking" brake

b. not lock under any conditions

c. consist of good parking brake that is capable of the vehicle

back 35

a. consist of good foot brake and "emergency" or "parking" brake

front 36

The correct way to change lanes is:

a. signal, check mirror, and change lanes

b. give your signal and change lanes

c. signal, check mirrors and the other lane, look over your shoulder, and change when clear

back 36

c. signal, check mirrors and the other lane, look over your shoulder, and change when clear

front 37

It is unlawful to move into the same lane alongside a motorcycle:

True

False

back 37

True

front 38

Vehicles traveling in a roundabout travel in the following direction:

a. counterclockwise

b. clockwise

back 38

a. counterclockwise

front 39

To improve visibility caused by rain or fog, drivers should use:

a. low beam headlights

b. high beam headlights

c. parking lights

back 39

a. low beam headlights

front 40

Alcohol is:

a. a stimulant

b. an antihistamine

c. a depressant

back 40

c. a depressant

front 41

When driving through a neighborhood, the speed limit is usually 30 miles per hour:

True

False

back 41

True

front 42

When passing another vehicle, you can exceed the posted speed limit:

a. only when you are passing a group of cars

b. never

c. when you are obstructing the passing lane

back 42

b. never

front 43

When driving in fog, you should use your high beam headlight:

True

False

back 43

False

front 44

Parking in an intersection is permitted:

a. under no circumstances

b. during rush hour traffic

c. in case of an emergency

back 44

a. under no circumstances

front 45

Backing up on an interstate or exit ramp is:

a. allowed when you pass your exit

b. always prohibited

c. allowed only when you need to turn around

back 45

b. always prohibited

front 46

The maximum un-posted speed limit when driving in an urban district or residential area is:

a. 40 miles per hour

b. 30 miles per hour

c. 60 miles per hour

back 46

b. 30 miles per hour