SC DMV permit test

What does a solid yellow double line in the center of the road mean?

Passing is not permitted on either side of the line.

Before you change lanes, what should you do?

check your mirrors and look over your shoulder

What reduces the effects of alcohol?

time

Manual transmission vehicles use a higher gear for _____________ and a lower gear for _____________

uphill, downhill

What is tailgating?

When someone follows another car too closely

When driving in fog, what type of lights should you use?

Low beams

What should you do if another driver moves into your path quickly?

Take your foot off the gas

Why do most drivers not see motorcyclists?

The profile of a motorcycle is much smaller than that of a larger vehicle

If under 21, you can loser your license for driving with a blood alcohol concentration of what percent or higher?

.02%

What does BAC stand for?

blood alcohol concentration

On a highway, how far before a turn should you signal?

100 ft

What should you do when passing a construction zone?

Pass carefully and keep eyes on the road

When being followed by an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, what should you do?

Pull over and let it pass as soon as safely possible

What do locked doors help with?

Keeping doors closed during a crash

There are 3 things that well worn tires can cause. What are they?

Hydroplaning, increased stopping distance, difficult turning

Dotted yellow lines in the middle of a road show what?

They show that you can pass

What driver goes first at an intersection with a four way stop?

The one on the right

What laws do bicyclists obey?

The same laws as car drivers do

When being tailgated, what should you do?

Increase the distance between your car and the one in front of you

Before getting out of a parked car on a two-way street, what should you do?

Look for vehicles on the traffic side of your car

What is the area of blind spots around trucks and buses where crashes are likely to occur called?

The no-zone

What is an example of an illegal parking spot?

In front of a private driveway

When can you drive on a sidewalk?

When entering or exiting a driveway or alley

Why do motorcyclists often wear bright colors?

They are hard to see

What is the type of license which allows a person to drive a vehicle designed for 16+ passengers calle?

CDL

What should you do if you find that you are in the wrong lane at the last moment?

Continue in the lane

When must you have your headlights turned on?

30 mins after sunset, 30 mins before sunrise

What should you do if you are entering a road from a driveway?

Stop, yield to traffic already on roadway and pedestrians

What should you do when you are tailgated?

If possible, move to right lane and let the vehicle pass

What does a steady yellow light tell you to do?

Stop if it's safe to do so

What color cane does a blind person carry?

A white cane (or white with a red tip)

If you are approaching a light that has been green for some time, what should you do?

Be prepared to stop

How should your front wheels be positioned when parking uphill on a two-way street?

Turned to the right (away from the street)

When parking on a hill without a curb, how should you turn your wheels?

So if they roll, they will roll away from the street and traffic

You should always do what when driving?

Stay calm

What should you do if there are flashing amber lights under a school warning sign?

Reduce speed until clear of the area

When stopped at railroad tracks with no crossing gates, when can you cross?

Only when you can see clearly in both directions

Any time you pull away from the curb, what should you do?

Signal

Large trucks have ______________ blind spots than most passenger vehicles

Bigger

What are head restraints designed to do?

Reduce whiplash injuries

What does a red flashing signal light mean?

Stop

What should you do if you feel like your tires have lost traction with the road during rain?

Ease your foot off the gas pedal, don't try to stop or turn until tires grip road, try to keep steering wheel straight

What is an exception to the school bus stop law?

When traveling the opposite direction on a multi-lane highway having at least four lanes

When should tire pressure be checked?

When tires are cold

Who has right of way in a roundabout?

Vehicles already in the circle

If the rear end of your car starts skidding to the left, what should you do?

Steer to the left

Can you ever drive off the paved roadway to pass another vehicle? If so, when?

Never

How can chances of an accident be increased?

When driving faster than other vehicles on a two-way road and are frequently passing other vehicles

When have you consented to take a blood alcohol test?

Whenever you drive in the state

In bad weather, how can you make your car easier for others to see?

Turn on your headlights

What is the crossbuck sign considered the same as?

The yield sign

When should you use your horn?

When alerting others of your presence

What is double parking? Is it allowed?

Parking on the street side of an already parked car. It is not allowed

What do catalytic converters do?

They make exhaust fumes cleaner by getting rid of toxic stuff

When should you always stop before crossing railroad tracks?

When you don't have enough room on the other side to completely cross the tracks

Where should you look if a car is coming towards you with its high beams on?

To the right

How should you steer when backing up?

Steer with one hand, while looking through the rear window

What is the safest following interval to follow a car with? (seconds or amt of cars)

3-4 seconds

What should you do when your car begins to skid?

Take foot off accelerator and turn in direction of the skid

What are orange signs for?

Construction and maintenance work

Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in a residential district?

25mph

Why should you not make sudden stops in front of large trucks and buses?

They take longer to stop

The maximum un-posted speed limit in a rural area is how many mph?

55

When should you use your turning signals?

Before parallel parking, changing lanes/passing another vehicle, turning at an intersection

What has right of way at railroad crossings?

The train

What may speed need to be adjusted based off of?

traffic conditions, road conditions, visibility

How fast max can a moped legally go?

25mph

What can someone drive with a class D drivers license?

Non-commercial passenger vehicles which don't exceed 26,000 pounds GVW

What is the first thing you should do if you are in a crash and the other driver is injured?

Give aid to the injured driver, but do not move them unless it is necessary

How long will your drivers license be suspended for if you refuse to submit to a chemical test for alcohol/drug content when requested to?

At least 6 months

Your lights must be on low beam when within _________ of an approaching vehicle

500 ft

What should you do if your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor?

Try pumping the brake pedal

When must headlights be on?

Anytime weather conditions need windshield wipers

When being passed by another vehicle in a passing zone, what should you do?

Slow down and let them safely return to your lane

If turning left on a solid green light with oncoming traffic, what should you do?

Proceed slightly into the intersection and yield to oncoming traffic before turning

How far before a turn should you signal?

100 ft

What does someone do when they drive defensively?

Keep their eyes moving to look for possible hazards

What is hydroplaning?

When a vehicle's tires ride on a layer of water built up between the road surface and tires

T or F: the process for recovering from a skid is the same whether you have a front wheel or rear wheel drive

T

What type of vehichle might have to take a different course than usual at roundabouts?

Long vehicles

What is the main reason night driving is harder than day driving?

Visibility is reduced

What is the fastest you may legally drive in a residential district, unless otherwise posted?

30mph

At an uncontrolled intersection, what car always goes first?

The car to the right

It is always dangerous to do what?

Back up your vehicle

What contains the most alcohol out of wine, beer, wine cooler?

Wine

You should always gain speed ____________ moving onto the highway after a breakdown

before

On a sharp curve, how should you slow your vehicle?

Use your brakes before entering the curve

Anyone can be arrested for driving with a BAC that is ________ percent or higher

.08%

Drivers with a beginner's permit cannot drive between what times?

Midnight and 6 am

It is illegal/legal to share a lane with a motorcycle

Illegal

If a driver looks like they are going to pull out in front of you, what is the safest thing to do?

Slow or stop your car and use your horn

When do pedestrians have the right-of-way?

In unmarked crosswalks, intersections, sidewalks

When should you stop for a school bus?

When its red lights are flashing

What should you do during a tire blowout?

Ease your foot off the gas pedal

When driving at night and using high beams, dim your lights when within ___________ of the vehicle you're following

200 ft

How can traffic be blocked?

When you drive slower than other traffic

When merging with highway traffic, what should you do?

Give way to traffic already on highway

What type of vehicle should always stop before crossing railroad tracks?

Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards

What is the first effect of alcohol?

It impairs your judgement

What is the best procedure to follow when approaching a large vehicle that is backing up into a loading area?

Wait till vehicle has finished backing maneuver before passing