SC DMV PERMIT TEST EXAM WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

SC DMV PERMIT TEST EXAM WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What does a solid yellow double line mean in the center of the road? - You may not pass another vehicle and cross this line Before you change lanes, what should you do? - Check mirrors, look over shoulder What reduces the effects of alcohol? - Time What does a do not pass sign tell you to do? - DO NOT PASS To increase your visibility, you should do this - Slow down and turn on your headlights Manual transmission vehicles use a higher gear for _____________ and a lower gear for _____________ - uphill, d ownhill What is tailgating? - When someone follows another car too closely When driving in fog, what type of lights should you use? - Low beams What should you do if another driver moves into your path quickly? - Take your foot off the gas Why do most drivers not see motorcyclists? - The profile of a motorcycle is much smaller than that of a larger vehicle If under 21, you can loser your license for driving with a blood alcohol concentration of what percent or higher? - .02% What does BAC stand for? - blood alcohol concentration On a highway, how far before a turn should you signal? - 100 ft What should you do when passing a construction zone? - Pass carefully and keep eyes on the road When being followed by an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, what should you do? - Pull over and let it pass as soon as safely possible What do locked do ors help with? - Keeping doors closed during a crash There are 3 things that well worn tires can cause. What are they? - Hydroplaning, increased stopping distance, difficult turning Dotted yellow lines in the middle of a road show what? - They show that you can pass What driver goes first at an intersection with a four way stop? - The one on the right What laws do bicyclists obey? - The same laws as car drivers do When being tailgated, what should you do? - Increase the distance between your car and th e one in front of you Before getting out of a parked car on a two -way street, what should you do? - Look for vehicles on the traffic side of your car What is the area of blind spots around trucks and buses where crashes are likely to occur called? - The no-zone What is an example of an illegal parking spot? - In front of a private driveway When can you drive on a sidewalk? - When entering or exiting a driveway or alley Why do motorcyclists often wear bright colors? - They are hard to see What is the t ype of license which allows a person to drive a vehicle designed for 16+ passengers calle? - CDL What should you do if you find that you are in the wrong lane at the last moment? - Continue in the lane When must you have your headlights turned on? - 30 mins after sunset, 30 mins before sunrise What should you do if you are entering a road from a dri veway? - Stop, yield to traffic already on roadway and pedestrians What should you do when you are tailgated? - If possible, move to right lane and let the vehicle pass What does a steady yellow light tell you to do? - Stop if it's safe to do so What co lor cane does a blind person carry? - A white cane (or white with a red tip) If you are approaching a light that has been green for some time, what should you do? - Be prepared to stop How should your front wheels be positioned when parking uphill on a t wo-way street? - Turned to the right (away from the street)