South Carolina DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

If traffic is approaching while you plan a three-point turnabout, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Yield to all approaching traffic before starting the turnabout

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Begin the turnabout quickly to beat the traffic

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Flash your headlights and start immediately

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Signal and proceed without checking for traffic

Question 2

True or false: While driving at night you may use only your parking lights instead of headlights.

Accepted Answer

False.

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Only on well-lit streets.

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Only during dawn or dusk.

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True.

Question 3

When you are approaching a yield sign, what must you do?

Accepted Answer

Yield the right-of-way to cross traffic that is close enough to cause a conflict.

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Always come to a complete stop even if the way is clear.

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Yield only to vehicles on your right.

Question 4

How can you avoid being in a truck or bus driver's blind spot?

Accepted Answer

Avoid driving alongside large vehicles and do not tailgate.

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Never pass them under any circumstances.

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Flash your lights to make them aware of you.

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Drive as close as possible to their rear bumper.

Question 5

When stopped for a traffic violation or during an equipment check, what must a driver produce if requested?

Accepted Answer

Proof of registration.

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Proof of insurance.

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Their driver license.

Question 6

If you are on a one-way street and an emergency vehicle with flashing lights approaches, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Drive toward the nearest edge or curb and stop.

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Speed up and take the nearest exit.

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Turn on your flashers and continue driving.

Question 7

When may you proceed through an intersection with a stop sign but no stop line or crosswalk?

Accepted Answer

After coming to a complete stop before entering and verifying it is safe.

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After stopping at least 20 feet back from the intersection.

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Only if no other vehicles are visible.

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After slowing down but not stopping.

Question 8

How should you behave when another vehicle is passing you?

Accepted Answer

Maintain a steady speed and allow them to pass.

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Brake hard to prevent them from passing.

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Honk continuously to warn them off.

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Speed up to keep your position.

Question 9

Which of the following is unlawful regarding passing?

Accepted Answer

Passing another vehicle in any marked no-passing zone or over a railroad crossing.

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Passing on multi-lane highways when lanes permit.

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Passing only when it is safe.

Question 10

What might be a possible effect of taking prescription medication while drinking alcohol?

Accepted Answer

It can make you unfit to drive due to increased impairment.

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It will make you more alert.

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There will likely be no effect.

Question 11

You are approaching an intersection with a steady yellow light and have not yet entered. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Come to a safe stop if you can do so

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Speed up to beat the red light

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Sound your horn and proceed

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Continue through without slowing

Question 12

At an uncontrolled intersection, what is the appropriate driver response?

Accepted Answer

Yield to any vehicle approaching from the right and be prepared to stop to avoid a crash.

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Maintain your speed and proceed.

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Always come to a complete stop regardless of other vehicles.

Question 13

Another driver is attempting to pass your vehicle. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Check for oncoming traffic and adjust your speed to allow safe passing

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Pull off the road

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Signal to the other driver when it is safe for them to pass

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Speed up to prevent them from passing

Question 14

You must not drive at a speed greater than which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A speed that is faster than is reasonable and prudent for existing conditions.

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The posted maximum speed only.

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A speed that is safe for the conditions only.

Question 15

Before changing lanes, besides checking mirrors, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Glance over your shoulder to check your blind spot.

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Always slow down in your current lane.

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Never look over your right shoulder.

Question 16

From which lane should you begin a left turn from multilane, one-way streets?

Accepted Answer

The left lane.

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The middle of the intersection.

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The right lane.

Question 17

When entering a crowded freeway, what steps should you take to merge?

Accepted Answer

Use the acceleration lane to match freeway speed, use mirrors, check blind spots, and yield to traffic.

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Stop on the ramp and wait for a large gap.

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Merge at a much slower speed than traffic.

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Assume freeway traffic will yield to you.

Question 18

Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride on water; how can you reduce the chance of hydroplaning?

Accepted Answer

Slow down.

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Move to the shoulder as soon as it starts to rain.

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Put on cruise control to keep a constant speed.

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Drive faster to get through the water quickly.

Question 19

Which statement about blind spots is true?

Accepted Answer

Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

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You can check blind spots using only your rearview mirrors.

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Having one outside mirror on each side eliminates blind spots.

Question 20

What should you do on slippery roads?

Accepted Answer

Slow down.

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Always drive at the posted limit even if conditions are poor.

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Brake sharply to test traction.

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Drive faster to get through the area quickly.

Question 1 of 20

If traffic is approaching while you plan a three-point turnabout, what should you do?