SC DMV permit test UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Motorists must dim their lights: - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 _____: -
CORRECT ANSWER - 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. -
CORRECT ANSWER - 6 points
Which of these things should you do if your tire goes flat while driving? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Sound your horn.
Pull as far to the right as possible.
Your Answer:✓ Both of the above.
When you see a 'Roadwork Ahead' sign, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER - 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: - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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 _____: - CORRECT ANSWER - May not pass until the school
bus driver turns off the flashing red lights.
Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles that are: - CORRECT ANSWER -✓
Both: "Turning right" and "Going straight".
If you miss a turn, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER - Go to the next intersection and
work your way back.
You should never make a turnabout (three-point turn): - CORRECT ANSWER - 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: - CORRECT ANSWER - Right
At railroad crossings, the _____ has the right of way - CORRECT ANSWER - Train
When you are backing up, it is usually best to: - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 _____ -
CORRECT ANSWER - Against the law
Reason for a citation
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Motorists must dim their lights: - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 _____: -
CORRECT ANSWER - 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. -
CORRECT ANSWER - 6 points
Which of these things should you do if your tire goes flat while driving? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Sound your horn.
Pull as far to the right as possible.
Your Answer:✓ Both of the above.
When you see a 'Roadwork Ahead' sign, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER - 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: - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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 _____: - CORRECT ANSWER - May not pass until the school
bus driver turns off the flashing red lights.
Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles that are: - CORRECT ANSWER -✓
Both: "Turning right" and "Going straight".
If you miss a turn, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER - Go to the next intersection and
work your way back.
You should never make a turnabout (three-point turn): - CORRECT ANSWER - 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: - CORRECT ANSWER - Right
At railroad crossings, the _____ has the right of way - CORRECT ANSWER - Train
When you are backing up, it is usually best to: - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 _____ -
CORRECT ANSWER - Against the law
Reason for a citation
