South Carolina Car Driving Permit Test-16 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

The best way to avoid a dangerous situation while driving is to:

Know what is happening around your vehicle.
Turn off the radio.
Always keep your eyes focused ahead of your car.

Q.2

If a transit vehicle is signaling to re-enter the main roadway following a stop, you must:

Honk to let them know you’re there.
Move to the left lane.
Yield.
Speed up to pass.

Q.3

If you are being followed too closely on a two-lane road:

Reduce your speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you.
Speed up to increase the distance between you and the other car.
Apply your brakes to slow down, then resume your original speed.

Q.4

This sign means:

Heavy traffic ahead.
Do not enter.
Railroad crossing.
Yield.

Q.5

If you are driving near a large commercial vehicle, you should:

Follow the large vehicle closely to reduce wind drag on your vehicle.
Avoid driving beside it for long stretches of time.
Drive on its right side when on curves and hills.

Q.6

Which of the following statements is true?

A sudden change in weather calls for a change in driving.
You should slow down when driving in rain and fog.
Be particularly aware of vehicles coming up behind you in inclement weather.
All of the above.

Q.7

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

Drive in any lane.
Drive in the left lane, except to pass.
Drive in the right lane, except to pass.

Q.8

You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing:

As long as an approaching train is not too close.
If your vehicle can do so without damaging the gate.
If you first look carefully in both directions.
Under no circumstances.

Q.9

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.
Stop, using the proper hand signal to communicate stopping if you see another vehicle approaching from the rear.
All of the above.

Q.10

If someone is driving aggressively behind you, you should:

Try to get out of the aggressive driver’s way.
Stare at the driver as he or she is passing you.
Speed up as he or she is passing you.
Block the passing lane.

Q.11

Which statement about speed is true?

Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous.
Speeding can kill.
Speeding is not dangerous if you are a skilled driver.
Both "Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous" and "Speeding can kill."

Q.12

When driving near heavy trucks, other drivers and highway users must make allowances for:

The increased stopping distance required by large vehicles.
The decreased stopping distance required by large vehicles.
The decreased noise of larger vehicles.
The increased speed of larger vehicles.

Q.13

When in a travel lane on the roadway:

You may stop to drop off passengers.
You may stop to look up an address.
You may make a U-turn or back up if you get on the wrong entrance ramp of the freeway.
Don’t stop for any reason. Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road.

Q.14

A motorist making a left turn at an intersection must yield the right-of-way to a bicyclist entering the intersection from the opposite direction.

True
False

Q.15

Pentagonal signs indicate:

No passing zones.
School zones.
Speed limits.
Railroad crossings.

Q.16

Which statement is true?

You only have to stop for a stopped school bus if you see children crossing the street.
You must stop for a stopped school bus on any two-lane highway.
You must stop for a school bus when the bus is in a passenger loading zone completely off the roadway.

Q.17

If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive more slowly and turn on your:

Emergency flashers.
Parking lights.
Headlights.

Q.18

When you see this sign, you should:

Watch for traffic merging from the right.
Merge right.
Turn left.

Q.19

Drivers are not required to stop upon meeting a stopped school bus when traveling in the opposite direction on a four-lane highway.

True
False

Q.20

On a four-lane highway, slower traffic should drive in the:

Center lane.
Right lane.
Left lane.

Q.21

If you come to a railroad crossing with lowered gates and flashing warning lights, you should:

Drive around the crossing gates if you can't see a train.
Come to a complete stop well behind the gates, wait for the tracks to clear, and proceed once the gates are lifted.
Slow down and drive around the gates.

Q.22

A driver that operates a vehicle on South Carolina roadways has already agreed to submit to a chemical test when requested by a law enforcement officer.

True
False

Q.23

When approaching a four-way stop, drivers must yield the right-of-way to all motorists who arrived before them.

TRUE
FALSE

Q.24

Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

Blind spots are eliminated if you have one outside mirror.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rearview mirror.

Q.25

This road sign means:

Do not enter.
No parking.
No U-turn.

Q.26

At dawn or dusk and in rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen. A good way to let other drivers know you are there is to turn:

Up the instrumental panel lights.
On your parking lights.
On your headlights.

Q.27

When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:

Slow down and keep moving in your lane.
Keep driving in your lane.
Pull to the right curb and stop.
Stop exactly where you are.

Q.28

Drivers who refuse to submit to a chemical test upon request by a law enforcement official will lose their license for:

One month.
Three months.
Six months.

Q.29

A driver entering interstate traffic from an entrance or acceleration ramp:

Should yield to drivers already on the interstate.
Has the right-of-way.
May force their way into traffic.
Can assume that other drivers will change lanes to make room.

Q.30

When double solid yellow lines mark the center of the road and separate lanes of traffic, passing is:

Permitted from the left.
Permitted from the right.
Not allowed from either direction.

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