South Carolina Car Driving Permit Test-13 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

The act of turning your head and checking your blind spot before changing lanes, driving away from a curb, or merging your vehicle into traffic is:

A bad driving habit.
A good driving habit.
Unnecessary.
Not necessary if you use the rearview mirror.

Q.2

The maximum posted speed limit should be driven only:

During the night.
During the day.
Under ideal conditions.

Q.3

You should use your horn when:

Another vehicle is in your way.
It may help prevent a collision.
Another driver makes a mistake.

Q.4

Which of these statements is true about drugs and driving?

Any prescription drug is safe to use if you don't feel drowsy.
Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving.
Only illegal drugs can impair your driving.

Q.5

If you are driving so slowly that traffic is backing up behind you, you should:

Decrease your speed.
Pull off the right side of the road and let traffic pass.
Not let the other cars pass your vehicle.
Use your four-way flashers.

Q.6

Which statement is true?

You should put on your cruise control near a railroad crossing to maintain a constant speed.
You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger or stop sign.
You have the right-of-way at a railroad crossing and do not need to stop.

Q.7

Motorists are not required to yield to pedestrians when they walk against a traffic light.

True
False

Q.8

Temporary signs used in construction and maintenance work areas:

Have a red background with green writing.
Have an orange background with black writing.
Have a yellow background with blue writing.

Q.9

The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the:

Road conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic.
Presence of a stop sign.
Use of your turn signals.
Cars behind you.

Q.10

When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an approaching emergency vehicle, you must:

Slow down until it passes you.
Drive to the right side of the road and stop.
Motion for the emergency vehicle to pass you.
Merge into the right lane and continue driving.

Q.11

An octagonal sign is always a:

Speed limit sign.
Stop sign.
Hospital sign.
Railroad warning sign.

Q.12

When you are traveling in a work zone, you should:

Watch for cones, barrels, signs, large vehicles, and workers.
Slow down and obey the posted speed limit.
Follow instructions given by flaggers and signs.
All of the above.

Q.13

This sign means:

Keep right.
Low shoulder.
No parking at any time.
Lane ends.

Q.14

This road sign means:

Bicycle crossing.
Stop only if other cars are approaching.
Bicycle store.
Soft shoulders.

Q.15

Increase your following distance when:

Driving behind a large vehicle that blocks your vision.
Exiting an expressway.
Following a motorcycle.
All of the above.

Q.16

To avoid glare from the headlights of an approaching car:

Look briefly toward the right side of the road.
Stay focused on the centerline on the road.
Flash your high beams.

Q.17

When sharing the road with cyclists, you should:

Regard the bicycles as vehicles on the road.
Be extra careful when driving near the cyclists.
Leave ample room when turning after passing a cyclist.
All of the above.

Q.18

You are coming to an intersection with a flashing red light. You should:

Slow down and yield the right-of-way.
Slow down and drive carefully through the intersection.
Come to a complete stop, check the traffic, and go when it is safe to do so.

Q.19

A motorist must stop when approaching a stopped school bus unloading children on a two-lane road.

True
False

Q.20

The “No zone” is:

A term used to describe blind spots around a truck or bus.
A special speed zone.
A roadway with restrictions on vehicle stereo volume.
The television show that replaced The Twilight Zone.

Q.21

This road sign means:

The road ahead turns sharply right, then left.
The road ahead turns sharply left, then right.
The road ahead curves to the left.
Construction ahead.

Q.22

To let others know that you intend to turn, signal at least ____ feet from where you plan to turn.

50
100
150

Q.23

When you see this sign, you must:

Stop completely and check for pedestrians and cross traffic.
Slow down without coming to a complete stop.
Stop completely and wait for a green light.
Slow down and check for traffic.

Q.24

A broken yellow line beside a solid yellow line indicates that passing is:

Permitted from the side next to the solid yellow line.
Not permitted from either direction.
Permitted from the side next to the broken yellow line.

Q.25

This sign means:

Yield.
Crossroad ahead.
Keep right.
Yield ahead.

Q.26

To enter a gap in highway traffic:

Watch only the vehicles behind the gap.
Check behind you, then watch the vehicle ahead.
Speed up and let the other vehicles make way.

Q.27

This red and white sign means you should:

Stop and check for traffic coming from both directions before proceeding.
Give the right-of-way to traffic on the road you wish to enter or cross.
Maintain a steady speed and check for traffic coming from all directions.

Q.28

At an intersection with a yield sign, you:

Must yield the right-of-way to cross traffic that is close enough to cause conflict.
Must yield to vehicles only on your right.
Should slow down but never stop.

Q.29

You are preparing to exit the interstate. When should you start reducing your speed?

About halfway through the deceleration lane.
As you approach the deceleration lane.
Immediately upon entering the deceleration lane.

Q.30

You are driving when it starts to sleet or snow. You should:

Keep your windshield and mirrors clear.
Allow additional distance between your vehicle and the vehicles that you are following.
Approach all vehicles with caution.
All of the above.

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