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

A safe following distance in good conditions is at least:

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

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.Pass slowly on the left
• b.Slow to 15 mph and pass
• c.Continue if no children are visible
• d.Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing and the arm folds✓

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 not use a wireless device to compose, send, or read a text message✓
• d.May text below 25 mph

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.Belts only on interstates
• b.Belts only in the front seat
• c.Only the driver to buckle up
• d.Every occupant to be belted, enforced as a primary offense✓

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)