SCDMV Permit Practice Questions

SCDMV Permit Practice Questions

When planning to make a three point turnabout across a roadway, and you have oncoming traffic approaching, you should:

Yield to oncoming traffic from both directions before performing the maneuver.

When using roundabouts or traffic circles, you should:

Slow down as you approach the circle. Yield to any traffic, pedestrians, or bicyclists already in the circle. Enter a traffic circle to the right, but steer left in a counterclockwise direction.

Which of the following statements about blind spots is true:

Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

The presence of double yellow lines means you may pass another vehicle from either direction.

False

If you are involved in an accident, you should:

Stop / remain at the scene of the accident and move your vehicle to the shoulder of the road.

When approaching a four way stop, a motorist arriving at the intersection must yield right-of-way to motorists who arrived before him, waiting his turn to enter the intersection.

True

Parking in an intersection is permitted:

Under no circumstances.

If you have to back up a vehicle on a two lane road, you should:

Be sure the way is clear before backing. Turn your head back before and while backing. While backing, if you see another vehicle approaching from the rear, stop and give the proper hand signal to communicate stopping.

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

Turned to the right (away from the street).

Work zones on highways have become increasingly safer for workers and drivers.

False

With a Class D driver's license a person may drive:

Noncommercial passenger vehicles, which do not exceed 26,000 pounds GVW.

Blind spots for large vehicles can extend up to 200 feet directly behind the vehicle.

True

Which statement about passing another vehicle on a two-lane road is true:

Do not exceed the speed limit.

Which statement about side zones and commercial vehicles is true:

Trucks have a larger blind spot on the right side starting behind the cab and extending the length of the truck. Always avoid driving beside a large vehicle for long periods of time.

When driving in adverse conditions, you should:

Drive only as fast as is safe to drive.

If you plan to turn your vehicle at an intersection, you should signal 50 - 75 feet before you turn:

False

Which drivers are subject to the South Carolina's Point System?

All drivers.

The proper method of braking a vehicle is:

Brake gently with increasing pressure. Use your right foot for both braking and accelerating your vehicle.

Which of the tips for interstate driving are true?

When merging, increase your speed while in the acceleration lane to a speed that will permit you to move into a sufficient gap between vehicles. Yield to other cars already on the interstate. Backing up on an interstate is illegal.

The correct way to change lanes is:

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

When driving on a highway with 2 lanes in the same direction, what lane should be used for passing?

Left lane.

Which statement about driving in the proper lane is true?

The extreme right lane is usually for slower traffic.

Which statement about speed is true?

"Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous" and "Speeding can kill"

When coming to a stop behind another vehicle, you should stop far enough behind the vehicle to see the vehicle's:

Rear tires plus some pavement.

Talking or texting on a cell phone while driving will not significantly increase your chances for a crash.

False

Which of the following is against the law and is punishable by imprisonment and / or fines?

Littering

Which statements about merging onto an interstate / freeway are true?

Once on the ramp, start checking traffic. Use your mirrors and look over your left shoulder to check your blind spot. Look for a large enough gap between vehicles and enter onto it as smoothly as possible, when safe.

When driving through a neighborhood, the speed limit is usually 30 mph.

True

Drivers are required to stop for a stopped school bus when driving on a two-lane road.

True

A driver of a vehicle need not stop upon meeting a stopped school bus when traveling in the opposite direction on a multi-lane highway or multi-lane private road.

True

If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is traveling in the area you are driving, you should:

Make every effort to give them a clear path of travel.

Which of these statements about speeding is true:

As speed increases, the chance of a fatality increases. As your speed increases, so should your following distance.

Which statement about speed is true:

If you are traveling at more than 80 mph, you have almost no chance of living through a crash.

When you are parallel parking your car, it is usually best to:

Give a right signal on the approach, drive past the space and stop, then back in the space. Bring the vehicle to within 18 inches of the curb. Center the vehicle inside the space to give the other cars room to maneuver.

Which statement is true about driving too slowly:

Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous.

As you are driving on an multi-lane highway, you approach a school bus coming from the other direction that is stopped and has its red lights flashing. You \_____:

May pass because you are not required to stop.

When entering and starting a parked vehicle, you should:

Before entering the vehicle, look around for any obstacles that may interfere with safe driving.

When driving in fog, you should use your low beam headlights:

True

If you must park your vehicle, which location should you not park:

On a sidewalk.

Which statement about stopping for a school bus is true:

You must stop for a school bus on any two-lane highway.

Which statement about speed is true:

The speed at which you are traveling affects almost everything else that can happen to you in a car.

Many elements enter into the distance it will take to stop a car traveling at a certain speed. Which of the following lists some of those elements:

Your reaction time, weather and road conditions, and the weight of your vehicle. The condition of your vehicle's braking system and tires.

Which statement about stopping at railroad grade crossings is true:

You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed by a flagman or stop sign.

SCDMV must always be notified within \_____ days of any name or address changes:

10

If you hold a beginner's permit, it is valid for a maximum period of \_____ months.

12

When performing your straight line backing maneuver, you should:

Use your right turn signal to indicate you are pulling over to stop. Signal left to communicate that you are preparing to turn across the street. Check your mirrors and over your left shoulder and be sure it's clear to the front and rear.

When starting a parked vehicle on the side of a roadway, before entering the road , you should:

Give the appropriate signal and check for traffic in your mirrors. Look over your left shoulder to check your blind spot.

If you are approaching a railroad grade crossing with red flashing lights activated, you should:

You must come to a full stop before the tracks.

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

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

The basic color for various warning signs is:

Yellow

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

The extreme right lane is usually for slower traffic."

When driving on an interstate, you should:

Drive with the flow of traffic at all times, but do not exceed the speed limit.

When driving at night, it is a good idea to:

Glance to the right edge of the roadway to avoid glare from oncoming headlights.

Which statement about following distance is true:

At faster speeds, it takes longer to stop when you must react to other driver's unexpected moves.

Which statement about when roadways are the most slippery is true:

A light rain can make driving more dangerous than a downpour. In rainy weather there is a risk of skidding.

If you are driving and it starts to rain, you should:

Turn your headlights on low beam. Turn on your wipers. Slow down to avoid skidding.

You are about to turn left, you should signal continuously during the last \_____ feet before the turn:

100

When emergencies occur on the interstate or other roadways and you must stop, you should:

Drive completely off the road. Get out of your vehicle on the right side if at all possible. Raise the hood and tie a white rag on the driver side door handle.

When following other cars, you should:

Use the three to four second rule to judge following distance. Drive more slowly when following other vehicles. Allow more following distance when pavement is wet or icy and when driving in fog.

When you perform lane changes, you should:

Signal, check traffic, including your blind spot in the direction of the lane change. Ensure spacing is adequate to the front/rear, make a smooth lane change and cancel signal.

When performing the straight line backing exercise on your road test, you should:

Give a right signal to indicate intention of stopping in case traffic is behind you. Turn facing the rear throughout the entire backing exercise. Keep you vehicle in your lane only, without leaving the pavement or entering another lane.

When performing the straight line backing maneuver, you should.

Turn your head and look back over your shoulder before and while backing. Be sure the way is clear of any other traffic.

When exiting the interstate, you should:

Get into the right deceleration lane as soon as possible, when applicable. Signal your intentions.
Slow down gradually as to be at the exit speed when reached.

A straight arrow on the pavement means that you should:

Move straight ahead and that a vehicle in that lane should not turn either left or right.

When traveling in a traffic circle or roundabout, which statement is true:

Do not change lanes in a roundabout.

You should drive on the shoulder to pass a car only:

Under no circumstance.

When you see a flashing yellow light at an intersection you should:

Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

When taking medication while driving, the most important thing for you to do is:

Understand the effects of the medication and adjust your driving accordingly.

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

Steer with one hand, while looking out the rear window.

When it starts raining or snowing enough to turn on your windshield wipers, it is also time to:

Turn on your headlights.

As you are driving on an undivided highway, you approach a school bus that is stopped and has its red lights flashing. You \_____:

May not pass until the school bus driver turns off the flashing red lights.

When you detect an emergency vehicle approaching from behind you, you should \_____:

pull over and stop on the right side of the road.

Motorists must dim their lights:

When another vehicle approaches within 500 feet. When following another vehicle within 200 feet.

If you hold a beginner's permit, conditional provisional or special restricted driver's license and you accumulate \_____ or more, your driving privileges will be suspended for six months.

6 points

Which of these things should you do if your tire goes flat while driving?

Hold the steering wheel firmly. Lightly apply the brake and increase pressure as needed to gradually slow down. Pull off the roadway as soon as it is safe to do so.

If an oncoming vehicle is entering into your lane, you should:

Sound your horn. Pull as far to the right as possible.

When a car with bright headlights comes toward you at night, you should:

look toward the right edge of your lane.

When you see a 'Roadwork Ahead' sign, you should:

Look for the roadway workers, equipment, and other evidence of roadwork, be cautious.

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

Do what the officer instructs.

Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles that are:

Both: "Turning right" and "Going straight".

If you miss your exit on the interstate, you should:

Go to the next exit and work your way back.

Which is a true statement about driving on the interstate:

When entering the interstate, increase your speed on the entrance ramp. You must yield to cars traveling on the interstate as you enter an entrance ramp. If you pass your intended exit you may not stop and back up to the exit you missed.

Drivers turning left must:

"Signal 100 feet before reaching the intersection and move into the left most turning lane" and "Enter the intersection from the lane nearest to the center line".

Which statement about safety belts is true:

The federal government requires all manufacturers to equip all vehicles with safety belts. Safety Belts are required by state law. Safety Belts save lives.

When you have to make an emergency stop because your vehicle breaks down, you should:

Pull over completely off the traveled portion of the roadway and turn on the 4-way flashers.

If your vehicle stalls on a railroad track and a train is approaching, you should:

Get all passengers and yourself out of the vehicle. Run in the general direction of the approaching train, but away from the tracks.

Which of these things should be done if you drive off the road surface onto the shoulder?

Don't panic. Grip the steering wheel firmly and begin to slow down. Look to see if the road behind is clear, then slowly move back onto the highway.

You are driving on a road with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction. You should:

Drive in the right lane except to pass.

Drivers must be careful when passing large vehicles and should avoid driving beside a large vehicle for long periods of time:

True

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:

Go through the intersection without stopping.

When changing lanes, you can check your blind spot by:

Turning your head and looking over your shoulder.

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

It can make you unfit to drive.

Which of the following is a basic step to take after an accident:

Protect the area, notify authorities, and care for the injured.

When faced with low visibility conditions due to fog while driving, you should:

Slow down and use your low beam headlights, and if fog is heavy, pull clear of the roadway and stop.

You are driving too slowly if you:

Block other vehicles moving at normal, safe speeds.

It is unlawful to park:

10 feet from an intersection. In front of a fire hydrant.

Driving more slowly than the surrounding traffic is:

Often a hazard since other drivers may become frustrated and try to pass you.

Alcohol is:

depressant

Who must wear seatbelts in your vehicle:

All passengers, including the driver.

A broken yellow line in the center of the road indicates that:

Passing is permitted in either direction.