South Carolina Permit Test (DMV Knowledge Test) — All Questions

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

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)

A yellow diamond-shaped sign is used to:

• a.Post the speed limit
• b.Mark a hospital
• c.Warn of a hazard or change in the road ahead✓
• d.Show a one-way street

Yellow diamond signs are warning signs that alert you to curves, crossings, and other conditions ahead. (South Carolina Driver's Manual, warning signs)

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

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)

A five-sided (pentagon) sign warns of:

• a.A rest area
• b.A freeway exit
• c.A no-passing zone
• d.A school zone or school crossing ahead✓

A five-sided sign marks a school zone or school crossing ahead. Slow down and watch for children. (South Carolina Driver's Manual, warning signs)

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

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)

At a four-way stop, two vehicles arrive at the same time. The one that yields is:

• a.The larger vehicle
• b.The vehicle going straight
• c.The vehicle on the left✓
• d.The faster vehicle

When two vehicles reach a four-way stop together, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. (South Carolina Driver's Manual, 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

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)

Under South Carolina's Move Over law, when you approach a stopped emergency or service vehicle with flashing lights, you should:

• a.Keep your speed and lane
• b.Stop in the travel lane
• c.Pass on the shoulder
• d.Move over a lane if you can, or slow down and pass with caution✓

South Carolina's Move Over law requires changing lanes away from a stopped emergency or service vehicle when safe, or slowing down and passing carefully. (South Carolina Driver's Manual, Move Over law)

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

Drivers must yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk, stopping if needed to let them cross safely. (South Carolina Driver's Manual, pedestrians)

At an intersection with no signs or signals, you should:

• a.Yield to vehicles already there and to the vehicle on your right✓
• b.Always go first
• c.Speed through
• d.Wait for an officer

At an uncontrolled intersection, yield to any vehicle already there and to the vehicle on your right when arriving together. (South Carolina Driver's Manual, right of way)

A safe following distance in good conditions is at least:

• a.One car length
• b.One second
• c.Three to four seconds✓
• d.Ten seconds at all times

Keep at least a three-to-four-second following distance in good conditions and add more time in rain or heavy traffic. (South Carolina Driver's Manual, following distance)

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

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)

South Carolina's texting law states that, while driving, you:

• a.May text at red lights
• b.May text if you are over 18
• c.May text below 25 mph
• d.May not use a wireless device to compose, send, or read a text message✓

South Carolina prohibits using a wireless device to compose, send, or read a text message while driving. Put the phone away and focus on the road. (South Carolina Driver's Manual, distracted driving)

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

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)

On South Carolina's interstate highways, the posted maximum speed is commonly:

• a.55 mph
• b.65 mph
• c.70 mph✓
• d.80 mph

South Carolina posts up to 70 mph on many interstate highways, with lower limits in cities and towns. Always obey the posted signs. (South Carolina Driver's Manual, speed limits)

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✓

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)

You must never drive faster than:

• a.Is reasonable and safe for current traffic, weather, and road conditions✓
• b.The car ahead of you
• c.45 mph on any road
• d.The limit only on dry days

You must always drive at a speed that is reasonable and safe for conditions, which may be below the posted maximum. (South Carolina Driver's Manual, speed regulation)

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

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)

For a driver 21 or older, South Carolina's per se BAC limit is:

• a.0.05 percent
• b.0.08 percent✓
• c.0.10 percent
• d.0.15 percent

A driver 21 or older is legally impaired at 0.08 percent BAC and can be charged below that if impaired. (South Carolina Driver's Manual, DUI)

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

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)

To apply for a South Carolina beginner's permit, you must be at least:

• a.15 years old✓
• b.16 years old
• c.17 years old
• d.18 years old

South Carolina lets you apply for a regular beginner's permit at age 15 after passing the knowledge and vision tests. (South Carolina DMV, beginner's permit)

A South Carolina conditional or special restricted license holder is generally limited to:

• a.Driving only on weekends
• b.Driving with no passengers ever
• c.Driving only in one county
• d.Not more than two passengers under 21, with a night driving restriction, except when going to or from school or with limited exceptions✓

During the conditional or special restricted stage, driving is generally limited to no more than two passengers under 21 and restricted at night, with exceptions such as travel to or from school. Confirm current limits with the SC DMV. (South Carolina Driver's Manual, graduated licensing)