South Carolina Car Driving Permit Test-2 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

This sign means:

Stop sign ahead.
Lane closed ahead.
Railroad crossing ahead.
Traffic signal ahead.

Q.2

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.3

When parking your vehicle downhill on a two-way street:

Turn your wheels to the right.
Turn your wheels to the left.
Keep your wheels pointed straight ahead.
Leave your transmission in neutral.

Q.4

As you enter into a roundabout, you should slow down and:

Yield to any crossing pedestrians and bicyclists.
Yield to any car already within the roundabout.
Both of the above.

Q.5

What are the colors of signs that tell you the distance to the next exit on a highway?

Yellow with black letters
Black with white letters
Red with white letters
Green with white letters

Q.6

When you want to change lanes, you should never:

Move into another lane while within an intersection.
Check your blind spot by looking over your shoulder.
Check for other drivers moving into the same lane.

Q.7

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.8

Defensive driving is:

Identifying dangerous driving situations and taking action to avoid accidents.
Defending yourself against poor drivers by getting ahead of them in traffic.
Following the vehicle ahead of you at a close distance.
Quickly changing lanes and shifting in and out of traffic congestion.

Q.9

When a pedestrian guided by a dog or carrying a white cane is crossing the street:

You must always yield the right-of-way.
You must tell them where to cross the street.
You only have to yield the right-of-way if you are at a corner.

Q.10

When changing lanes, you should never:

Cross the centerline in an intersection.
Check your blind spots by looking over your left or right shoulder.
Check for other drivers moving into the same lane.

Q.11

When driving in fog, you should:

Slow down and use your low beam headlights.
Slow down and use your high beam headlights.
Turn your lights on and off to warn other drivers.

Q.12

When driving on gravel or dirt roads:

Your tires grip the road better than when you are driving on pavement.
Your tires do not have as much traction as they do on pavement, so you must slow down.
Visibility is better than on pavement.

Q.13

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.14

Your first response to reduced visibility should be:

Turning on your headlights.
Reducing your speed.
Turning on your windshield wipers.
Looking for road edge markings to guide you.

Q.15

When driving on wet pavement, it's important to remember:

That pavement is especially slippery right after it starts to rain.
That wet roads can cause hydroplaning.
To give yourself additional space when coming to a stop.
All of the above.

Q.16

When approaching a person who is crossing the street while using a white cane or guide dog, you should:

Stop until the person is well away from your path of travel.
Honk your horn as you proceed past them.
Carefully drive around them.

Q.17

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.18

You are driving too slowly if you:

Are driving at speeds slower than 40 mph on any highway.
Do not pass other cars often.
Block other vehicles moving at normal, safe speeds.

Q.19

When entering a parked vehicle, you should:

Enter only from the passenger side door.
Signal for oncoming vehicles to stop so you may open the driver side door.
Look around for any obstacles that may interfere with safe driving.
None of the above.

Q.20

If you want to get off the freeway but you have missed your exit, you should:

Go to the next exit.
Make a U-turn through the median.
Pull onto the shoulder and back your car to the exit.
Flag down a police officer for an escort back to your exit.

Q.21

A broken yellow centerline indicates that:

Passing is not permitted.
Passing on the right is permitted when the way ahead is clear.
Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

Q.22

A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first?

Honk and step on the brake firmly.
Take your foot off the gas pedal.
Swerve into the lane next to you.

Q.23

You are driving behind a motorcycle and want to pass. You must:

Stay in the right lane as much as possible because the motorcycle is small and doesn't use all of the lane.
Blow your horn to make the motorcycle move onto the shoulder so that you can pass.
Have your vehicle entirely in the left lane before and during the pass.

Q.24

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

TRUE
FALSE

Q.25

If you have had several beers, the effects of alcohol will be reduced only by:

Taking a cold shower.
Waiting several hours.
Drinking several cups of coffee.

Q.26

When you see a flashing yellow light at an intersection, you should:

Yield to all traffic before crossing the intersection.
Stop, then enter the intersection when it is safe to do so.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

Q.27

This sign means:

Crossroad ahead.
Merge.
Stop.

Q.28

If you see a pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a white cane:

The pedestrian must yield the right-of-way.
You must yield the right-of-way.
Honk your horn to let them know you are there.

Q.29

If you plan to turn at an intersection, you should start to signaltofeet before your turn.

True
False

Q.30

When approaching a railroad crossing warning sign:

Be ready to drive faster than the train.
Be prepared to stop if a train is nearby.
Look for a way around any lowered gates.
Assume no trains are nearby and continue driving normally.

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