South Carolina Permit Test (DMV Knowledge Test) Practice Test
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- 1. Signs & Signals
A red, eight-sided (octagonal) sign means:
- a.Yield to traffic
- b.Come to a complete stop, then go when it is safe
- c.Slow down only
- d.Stop for buses only
Answer: b
Explanation: A red octagon is a STOP sign. Stop completely at the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection, then proceed when it is safe. (South Carolina Driver's Manual, traffic signs)
- 2. Signs & Signals
A flashing red traffic signal means:
- a.Stop completely, then proceed when safe, the same as a STOP sign
- b.Speed up
- c.Ignore the light
- d.Turn left only
Answer: a
Explanation: A flashing red light has the same meaning as a STOP sign: stop fully, then go when the way is clear. (South Carolina Driver's Manual, traffic signals)
- 3. Signs & Signals
A solid yellow line on your side of the center line means:
- a.You may pass when the way is clear
- b.You may not cross the line to pass
- c.The lane is for turning only
- d.A bike lane is present
Answer: b
Explanation: A solid yellow line on your side means passing is not allowed there; wait for a broken line and a clear road. (South Carolina Driver's Manual, pavement markings)
- 4. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
You are turning left at a green light with oncoming traffic approaching. You must:
- a.Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then turn when safe
- b.Turn quickly first
- c.Expect oncoming cars to stop
- d.Turn only after honking
Answer: a
Explanation: A left turn does not have the right of way. Yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians and turn when there is a safe gap. (South Carolina Driver's Manual, turns)
- 5. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
A pedestrian is crossing in a marked crosswalk ahead. You must:
- a.Continue because cars have priority
- b.Yield and stop if necessary to let the pedestrian cross safely
- c.Honk and pass
- d.Speed up to clear first
Answer: b
Explanation: Drivers must yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk, stopping if needed to let them cross safely. (South Carolina Driver's Manual, pedestrians)
- 6. Safe Driving & Sharing the Road
A school bus ahead shows flashing red lights and an extended stop arm. You must:
- a.Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing and the arm folds
- b.Pass slowly on the left
- c.Continue if no children are visible
- d.Slow to 15 mph and pass
Answer: a
Explanation: Stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and stop arm out, and stay stopped until it withdraws them. (South Carolina Driver's Manual, school buses)
- 7. Safe Driving & Sharing the Road
South Carolina's seat belt law requires:
- a.Only the driver to buckle up
- b.Every occupant to be belted, enforced as a primary offense
- c.Belts only in the front seat
- d.Belts only on interstates
Answer: b
Explanation: South Carolina enforces its seat belt law as a primary offense and requires every occupant, front and rear, to be belted. (South Carolina Driver's Manual, occupant protection)
- 8. Speed & Conditions
In rain, fog, or on wet roads you should:
- a.Keep the same speed
- b.Follow more closely
- c.Speed up to finish sooner
- d.Reduce speed and increase following distance
Answer: d
Explanation: Posted limits assume ideal conditions. In poor weather, slow down and leave more space to stop safely. (South Carolina Driver's Manual, adjusting to conditions)
- 9. Speed & Conditions
In a marked school zone during posted hours, you should:
- a.Keep highway speed
- b.Slow to the reduced school-zone limit and watch for children
- c.Stop fully at all times
- d.Sound your horn
Answer: b
Explanation: Obey the reduced school-zone speed during posted hours and be ready to stop for children and crossing guards. (South Carolina Driver's Manual, school zones)
- 10. Alcohol, Drugs & Graduated Licensing
For drivers under 21, South Carolina uses a lower alcohol limit of:
- a.The same 0.08 as adults
- b.0.05 percent
- c.0.02 percent (zero tolerance)
- d.No limit
Answer: c
Explanation: South Carolina applies a 0.02 percent zero-tolerance limit for drivers under 21; any measurable alcohol can lead to a license suspension. (South Carolina Driver's Manual, underage drinking)