South Carolina Car Driving Permit Test-17 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

Railroad crossings should always be considered:

Safe to cross, as it is unlikely that a train will be coming.
Dangerous.
Safe locations to park a car.
A place where it is required to stop

Q.2

If a motorist sees pedestrians in an upcoming crosswalk, they should:

Continue ahead because motorists always have the right-of-way.
Wait for the pedestrians to cross.
Pull to the right and move behind the pedestrians.

Q.3

____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.

High speeds
Slow speeds
Night drives
Uphill inclines

Q.4

On a freeway, you realize you missed your turn or exit. You should:

Make the turn quickly from your lane of travel.
Stop and back up.
Continue driving until you reach the next turn, exit, or other location where you can safely turn around.
Signal other drivers to stop so you can turn.

Q.5

On the freeway, you see a "Merging traffic“ sign. You should:

Honk at incoming traffic.
Always remain at your present speed.
Speed up to avoid congesting traffic.
Move to another lane, if safe, to let traffic enter.

Q.6

If you can see that the roadway up ahead is covered by heavy smoke, you should:

Turn on your four-way flashers and continue.
Reduce your speed, move as far to the right as possible, and stop off the roadway.
Turn on your high beam headlights and continue.

Q.7

A steady yellow traffic signal light is a warning that the light is about to change to red. If you are already within the intersection when a green light changes to yellow, you should:

Stop.
Continue moving and clear the intersection safely.
Increase your speed so as not to cause an accident.

Q.8

When driving at night, if oncoming headlights are blinding you, you should:

Look toward the right edge of the road.
Switch your lights to their high beam setting.
Flash your lights.

Q.9

Which of the following is against the law and is punishable by imprisonment and/or fines?

Driving barefooted
Steering with one hand
Speeding

Q.10

Which of the following statements is correct?

Use your left foot to brake.
Use your right foot for both braking and accelerating your vehicle.
You should always brake abruptly to ensure stopping.

Q.11

Where is parking prohibited?

Within 45 feet of a fire hydrant
On a sidewalk
Within 100 feet of a driveway

Q.12

To see objects in their blind spot when changing lanes, drivers should check:

Only the left outside mirror.
Over their left or right shoulder.
Only the inside rearview mirror.

Q.13

To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check:

The inside rearview mirror.
The outside rearview mirror.
Over your shoulders.

Q.14

To help others see you when daylight begins to fade, you should use your:

Parking lights.
Low beam headlights.
Emergency flashers.

Q.15

When steering a vehicle:

Both hands should be placed on the outside of the steering wheel on opposite sides.
Use a firm but gentle grip on the steering wheel, using your fingers and not your palms.
All of the above.

Q.16

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

True
False

Q.17

Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid yellow arrow:

Is never used as a traffic signal.
Has the same meaning as a circular yellow traffic light.
Means that drivers may turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Tells drivers that a green arrow is about to be shown.

Q.18

When driving in work zones, you should:

Activate your four-way flashers.
Stay alert, slow down, obey directions given by signs and flaggers, and be prepared to respond quickly to any hazards.
Increase your speed so as not to impede traffic.

Q.19

Use your headlights on rainy, snowy, or foggy days:

To keep your engine warm.
So others can see your vehicle.
To warn others of bad weather conditions.

Q.20

A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should:

Read the labels on the drug before driving.
Drink alcohol instead.
Continue to drive regardless of any warning labels.
Drive only during daylight hours.

Q.21

This sign means:

Divided highway ends.
One-way traffic ahead.
Two-way traffic ahead.
Keep to the right.

Q.22

If you’re going to turn left onto a one-way street, you should complete the turn into:

The right lane.
The lane closest to your previous lane.
Either lane.
Neither lane.

Q.23

The faster the speed of your vehicle, the longer it takes to stop when you must react to other drivers' unexpected movements.

TRUE
FALSE

Q.24

If you park facing uphill where there is no curb, set the parking brake and:

Turn your wheels toward the edge of the road.
Turn your wheels away from the edge of the road.
Keep your wheels facing straight.

Q.25

When changing lanes, you can check your blind spot by:

Using the inside rearview mirror.
Turning your head and looking over your shoulder.
Using your side mirror.

Q.26

When approaching a school bus stopped with its stop arm extended, drivers should:

Come to a complete stop and wait to proceed.
Honk their horn before passing the bus on its left.
Continue driving when they think most kids are probably done exiting the bus.
Pass the bus before its door opens.

Q.27

Talking or texting on a cell phone while driving will not significantly increase your chances being involved in a crash.

TRUE
FALSE

Q.28

You may avoid the risks of alcohol-related crashes by:

Deciding before you start drinking that you are not going to drive.
Simply saying, "No thanks, I'm driving," if someone offers you a drink.
Calling a taxi.
Doing any of the above.

Q.29

Drivers are always required to stop for a stopped school bus when driving on a two-lane road.

TRUE
FALSE

Q.30

When you need to change lanes, it is important to:

Signal your intentions ahead of the lane change.
Check your blind spot.
Make sure the lane is clear before entering.
All of the above.

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