Have the right-of-way when using sirens, horns, and/or flashing lights.

May use a loudspeaker to give instructions.

Reserved parking for persons with disabilities.

South Carolina Car Driving Permit Test-20 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

Which statement about backing on a roadway is true?

The driver should first give a signal to warn approaching traffic from the rear that they intend to stop.
Drivers should look straight ahead while backing.
Traffic checks are not necessary when backing.

Q.2

Emergency vehicles:

Have the right-of-way when using sirens, horns, and/or flashing lights.
May use a loudspeaker to give instructions.
May follow each other.
All of the above.

Q.3

If your wheels drop off the pavement and onto the shoulder of the road, you should:

Brake hard and turn sharply back onto the pavement.
Stop your car on the edge of the road.
Slow down and very carefully turn back onto the pavement.
Maintain your speed and turn sharply back onto the pavement.

Q.4

Your license can be suspended if you are underand drive with a blood alcohol level of:

0.15 percent or more.
0.08 percent or more.
Any amount.

Q.5

As you are driving on a four-lane highway, you approach a school bus that is stopped on the opposite side of the road with its red lights flashing. You:

May not pass.
May pass, but only if a pedestrian indicates that the way is clear.
May pass because you are not required to stop.
Must turn on your emergency flashers.

Q.6

When driving on the highway, consistently looking far ahead of your vehicle:

Helps you keep up with traffic.
Reduces the need for last-minute braking or turning.
Allows you to spot upcoming police officers.

Q.7

How fast you drive does not affect the distance your vehicle travels after you brake to come to a stop.

TRUE
FALSE

Q.8

An intersection has no traffic signs or signals. You arrive at the same time as a vehicle to your right. You should:

Speed up and get through the intersection.
Slow down and yield to the vehicle on your right.
Drive into the intersection and make the other vehicle stop.
Honk your horn and drive through the intersection.

Q.9

You may park or stop along the shoulder of the freeway:

As long as you turn on your four-way (emergency) flashers.
If no part of your vehicle is on the road.
If you need to look at a map for directions.
Only if you have an emergency.

Q.10

This road sign means:

Sharp right turn.
A road joins from the right.
The road ahead turns sharply right, then sharply left.
Winding road ahead.

Q.11

The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:

Drive at the posted speed limit as you enter the curve, then slow down at the sharpest part of the curve.
Slow down before you enter the curve.
Accelerate gently before you enter the curve.
Drive at the posted speed limit before, throughout, and after the curve.

Q.12

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

True
False

Q.13

This sign means:

Merge.
Winding road ahead.
Reserved parking for persons with disabilities.

Q.14

As you drive, you're required to stop your vehicle:

At an intersection with a stop sign.
Where there is a red light.
When a traffic officer orders you to stop.
All of the above.

Q.15

To prevent yourself from becoming an aggressive driver:

Relax and concentrate on driving.
Drive above the posted speed limit.
Tailgate the driver in front of you.

Q.16

Which statement about making a left turn is true?

You should swing wide into the right lane when making a left turn.
You cannot make a left turn from a two-way roadway at a red traffic light.
When making a left turn onto a four-lane roadway, finish the turn in the far right lane.

Q.17

At a railroad crossing, you must:

Watch for vehicles that must stop at all railroad crossings (school buses, trucks carrying hazardous materials, etc.).
Watch for multiple trains.
Both of the above.

Q.18

If you are driving near a motorcycle, you must:

Allow the motorcycle to use a complete lane.
Drive on the shoulder beside the motorcycle.
Allow the motorcycle to use only half of a lane.
Pass using the same lane as the motorcycle.

Q.19

You hit a parked vehicle and can't find the owner. What must you do?

Call your insurance company when you get home.
Wait for the owner to return.
Leave a note with your name and address on the parked vehicle.

Q.20

Regulatory signs are:

Green.
Yellow.
White.

Q.21

Guide signs are ____ signs that provide directional and mileage information to drivers.

Yellow
Red
Green
White

Q.22

If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should:

Make sure the pedestrian can see you before proceeding.
Cautiously drive around the pedestrian.
Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing.

Q.23

When approaching an accident scene, you should:

Keep your attention on your driving.
Keep moving.
Stop if you are involved or if emergency help has not yet arrived.
All of the above.

Q.24

Driving more slowly than surrounding traffic is:

A good idea if the weather is bad.
Appropriate if you don’t know the speed limit.
Often a hazard because other drivers may become frustrated and try to pass you.

Q.25

When you see a sign indicating your chosen exit point, you should:

Signal and move into the exit lane.
Reduce your speed to the posted exit speed once you are within the deceleration lane.
Both of the above.

Q.26

A U-turn is not permitted:

In a parking lot.
On or near any curve or hill.
On a straight roadway with a clear view for 500 feet in both directions.

Q.27

If you must park your vehicle in an area not usually used for parking:

Park with your reverse lights on.
Make sure your vehicle is visible to drivers approaching from any direction.
Park five feet from the curb.

Q.28

You come to an intersection with a flashing red light. You must:

Slow down and drive carefully through the intersection.
Turn either right or left, since the road is blocked ahead.
Stop at the intersection and wait for a flashing green light.
Stop at the intersection, then proceed as traffic allows.

Q.29

If you are about to be hit from the rear, you should not:

Release your seat belt.
Brace yourself.
Press your head against the head restraint.

Q.30

The most common mistake that drivers make when backing is failing to look both ways behind them.

True
False