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SC DMV Permit Test Questions and Correct
Answers
Motorists must dim their lights: Ans: When another vehicle
approaches within 500 feet,
When following another vehicle within 200 feet
Your Answer:✓ All of the above
When you detect an emergency vehicle approaching from behind
you, you should _____: Ans: Pull over and stop on the right side of
the road.
If you hold a beginner's permit, conditional provisional or special
restricted driver's license and you accumulate _____ or more, your
driving privileges will be suspended for six months. Ans: 6 points
Which of these things should you do if your tire goes flat while
driving? Ans: Hold the steering wheel firmly.
Lightly apply the brake and increase pressure as needed to
gradually slow down.
Pull off the roadway as soon as it is safe to do so.
Your Answer:✓ All of the above.
If an oncoming vehicle is entering into your lane, you should: Ans:
Sound your horn.
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Pull as far to the right as possible.
Your Answer:✓ Both of the above.
When you see a 'Roadwork Ahead' sign, you should: Ans: Look for
the roadway workers, equipment, and other evidence of roadwork,
be cautious.
If a police officer is directing traffic at an intersection, you should:
Ans: Do what the officer instructs.
As you are driving on an undivided highway, you approach a
school bus that is stopped and has its red lights flashing. You
_____: Ans: May not pass until the school bus driver turns off the
flashing red lights.
Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles that are: Ans:
✓ Both: "Turning right" and "Going straight".
If you miss a turn, you should: Ans: Go to the next intersection
and work your way back.
You should never make a turnabout (three-point turn): Ans: On
any curve.
On the top of a hill.
In a busy intersection.
Your Answer:✓ All of the above.
When traveling in a traffic circle or roundabout you should keep to
the _____ of the central island: Ans: Right
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At railroad crossings, the _____ has the right of way Ans: Train
When you are backing up, it is usually best to: Ans: Steer with one
hand, while looking out the rear window.
Crossing a railroad track after warning lights are flashing or
crossing gates are down is _____ Ans: Against the law
Reason for a citation
Dangerous
Your Answer:✓ All of the above
At intersections with a Yield sign, you must: Ans: Yield the right-
of-way to cross traffic close enough to cause conflict.
When changing lanes, you should never: Ans: Change lanes in an
intersection.
What statement about making a right turn is true? Ans: You can
make a right turn at a red traffic light, unless a sign prohibits the
turn
On a four lane highway slower traffic should drive in the _____.
Ans: Right lane
If you park facing up hill where there IS a curb, set the parking
brake and turn the wheels: Ans: Away from the curb.
If you park facing up hill where there is NO curb, set the parking
brake and turn the wheels: Ans: Toward the edge of the road.
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SC DMV Permit Test Questions and Correct
Answers
Motorists must dim their lights: Ans: When another vehicle
approaches within 500 feet,
When following another vehicle within 200 feet
Your Answer:✓ All of the above
When you detect an emergency vehicle approaching from behind
you, you should _____: Ans: Pull over and stop on the right side of
the road.
If you hold a beginner's permit, conditional provisional or special
restricted driver's license and you accumulate _____ or more, your
driving privileges will be suspended for six months. Ans: 6 points
Which of these things should you do if your tire goes flat while
driving? Ans: Hold the steering wheel firmly.
Lightly apply the brake and increase pressure as needed to
gradually slow down.
Pull off the roadway as soon as it is safe to do so.
Your Answer:✓ All of the above.
If an oncoming vehicle is entering into your lane, you should: Ans:
Sound your horn.
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Pull as far to the right as possible.
Your Answer:✓ Both of the above.
When you see a 'Roadwork Ahead' sign, you should: Ans: Look for
the roadway workers, equipment, and other evidence of roadwork,
be cautious.
If a police officer is directing traffic at an intersection, you should:
Ans: Do what the officer instructs.
As you are driving on an undivided highway, you approach a
school bus that is stopped and has its red lights flashing. You
_____: Ans: May not pass until the school bus driver turns off the
flashing red lights.
Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles that are: Ans:
✓ Both: "Turning right" and "Going straight".
If you miss a turn, you should: Ans: Go to the next intersection
and work your way back.
You should never make a turnabout (three-point turn): Ans: On
any curve.
On the top of a hill.
In a busy intersection.
Your Answer:✓ All of the above.
When traveling in a traffic circle or roundabout you should keep to
the _____ of the central island: Ans: Right
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At railroad crossings, the _____ has the right of way Ans: Train
When you are backing up, it is usually best to: Ans: Steer with one
hand, while looking out the rear window.
Crossing a railroad track after warning lights are flashing or
crossing gates are down is _____ Ans: Against the law
Reason for a citation
Dangerous
Your Answer:✓ All of the above
At intersections with a Yield sign, you must: Ans: Yield the right-
of-way to cross traffic close enough to cause conflict.
When changing lanes, you should never: Ans: Change lanes in an
intersection.
What statement about making a right turn is true? Ans: You can
make a right turn at a red traffic light, unless a sign prohibits the
turn
On a four lane highway slower traffic should drive in the _____.
Ans: Right lane
If you park facing up hill where there IS a curb, set the parking
brake and turn the wheels: Ans: Away from the curb.
If you park facing up hill where there is NO curb, set the parking
brake and turn the wheels: Ans: Toward the edge of the road.
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