South Carolina DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

What is the default speed limit on most urban streets in South Carolina when no speed limit is posted?

Accepted Answer

30 mph

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25 mph

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35 mph

Answer

40 mph

Question 2

Under South Carolina's GDL program, at what age can a teenager apply for a beginner's permit?

Accepted Answer

15

Answer

14

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16

Answer

15 and a half

Question 3

What is the speed limit in most South Carolina school zones?

Accepted Answer

25 mph

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15 mph

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20 mph

Answer

30 mph

Question 4

In South Carolina, what term is used for the offense of driving while impaired by alcohol?

Accepted Answer

DUI (Driving Under the Influence)

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DWI (Driving While Intoxicated)

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OWI (Operating While Intoxicated)

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DUII (Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants)

Question 5

What is the legal BAC limit for a driver age 21 or older in South Carolina?

Accepted Answer

0.08%

Answer

0.04%

Answer

0.06%

Answer

0.10%

Question 6

Under South Carolina's zero tolerance law, what BAC level is illegal for a driver under 21?

Accepted Answer

0.02%

Answer

Any measurable amount — 0.00%

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0.04%

Answer

0.08%

Question 7

South Carolina's seatbelt law for front-seat occupants uses which enforcement type?

Accepted Answer

Primary enforcement — officers can stop a vehicle solely for a seatbelt violation

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Secondary enforcement — officers must have another reason to stop the vehicle

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Enforcement only for drivers, not passengers

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No enforcement — seatbelts are recommended but not required

Question 8

How long must a South Carolina teen hold a beginner's permit before applying for a restricted license?

Accepted Answer

180 days (approximately 6 months)

Answer

6 months

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1 full year

Answer

90 days

Question 9

Under South Carolina's Move Over law, what must you do when approaching a stopped vehicle with flashing lights on the side of the road?

Accepted Answer

Move one lane away if safe, or slow to a safe speed if a lane change isn't possible

Answer

Move over only for law enforcement vehicles

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Slow to 25 mph regardless of posted limit

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Activate your hazard flashers and maintain speed

Question 10

What is the speed limit on most South Carolina rural two-lane roads when no sign is posted?

Accepted Answer

55 mph

Answer

45 mph

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50 mph

Answer

60 mph

Question 11

Under South Carolina's implied consent law, a driver suspected of DUI who refuses a chemical test will face:

Accepted Answer

A 6-month license suspension for a first offense

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No penalty — the refusal cannot be used against them

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Only a fine, not a license suspension

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The same penalties as an actual DUI conviction

Question 12

Texting while driving in South Carolina is:

Accepted Answer

Prohibited for all drivers at all times

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Legal unless you are under 18

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Legal for drivers over 21 only

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Legal only when the vehicle is stopped at a traffic signal

Question 13

What must you do before turning right on a red light in South Carolina?

Accepted Answer

Come to a complete stop, yield to all traffic and pedestrians, then proceed if clear

Answer

Slow to 10 mph, then proceed

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Signal, then proceed without stopping if no traffic is coming

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Wait for the light to turn green

Question 14

You are driving and a school bus ahead activates its flashing red lights and extends its stop arm. You are in the lane directly behind the bus. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop at least 20 feet behind the bus and wait

Answer

Pass carefully on the left if no children are visible

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Slow to 15 mph and proceed past the bus

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Stop only if children are actively exiting

Question 15

What is the recommended following distance in South Carolina under normal driving conditions?

Accepted Answer

3 seconds

Answer

1 second

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2 seconds

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4 seconds

Question 16

You arrive at a 4-way stop at exactly the same moment as a driver to your left. Who has the right of way?

Accepted Answer

You do, because the other driver is to your left

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The other driver, because you are to their right

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Whoever signals first has the right of way

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Neither — both must wait for a traffic officer

Question 17

A flashing red light at an intersection in South Carolina means:

Accepted Answer

Stop completely, yield to all traffic, then proceed when safe

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Yield to cross traffic, then proceed

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Slow and proceed with caution

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The signal is malfunctioning — treat as a green light

Question 18

On a South Carolina highway, you see a solid yellow line on YOUR side of the center stripe. This means:

Accepted Answer

You are prohibited from crossing the center line to pass

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You may pass if the road ahead appears clear

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Passing is allowed for vehicles going faster than 55 mph

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You are in a passing zone — proceed when safe

Question 19

You are driving on an interstate in South Carolina. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger vehicles in most rural sections?

Accepted Answer

70 mph

Answer

65 mph

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75 mph

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80 mph

Question 20

Which of the following actions is NOT allowed when passing another vehicle on a two-lane road in South Carolina?

Accepted Answer

Passing when approaching the crest of a hill where oncoming traffic cannot be seen

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Passing when there is a dashed yellow center line on your side

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Passing on a long, straight section with clear visibility ahead

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Passing a slow-moving farm vehicle with adequate sight distance

Question 1 of 20

What is the default speed limit on most urban streets in South Carolina when no speed limit is posted?