South Carolina Beginner's Permit Test
Exam Questions and answers 2025
Passing On The Right: In what situations can you pass another vehicle on the right? -
CORRECT ANSWER-•When the other vehicle is making a left turn and it is safe to do so
Getting Your License: If you come into South Carolina from another state and
establish a permanent residence, you must get what? - CORRECT ANSWER-•A South
Carolina Driver's License
•A vehicle license if you own a vehicle
Traffic Signs: What are essential to highway safety? - CORRECT ANSWER-•Traffic
signs and signals
Railroad Crossing: When are you allowed to drive around railroad crossing when the
gates are lowered? - CORRECT ANSWER-It is unlawful to move through a railroad
crossing when the gates are lowered.
Traffic Signs: What type of sign is yellow with black letters? - CORRECT ANSWER-
•Warning sign
Speed Limit: What is the maximum un-posted speed limit in a rural area in South
Carolina? - CORRECT ANSWER-•55MPH
Pavement Markings: What do double solid lines mean? - CORRECT ANSWER-
•Vehicles can cross the lines to turn left to enter or leave the highway only
•Vehicles on both sides are not allowed to pass or change lanes
Pavement Marking: When approaching an intersection where pavement arrows are
used and you are in the wrong lane, what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER-•Keep
going in the direction indicated by the arrow then go back in the direction you want to
go
Pavement Markings: When approaching an intersection where pavement arrows are
used, what does a two-headed arrow with one head pointing straight and the other
pointing right mean? - CORRECT ANSWER-•Traffic in the lane can go either straight
or turn right or left
Traffic Signals: What does a flashing yellow light indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-
•Proceed with caution
, Traffic Signals: What does a flashing red light indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-•The
same as a stop sign
Drinking And Driving: At what Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) are you
considered to be driving under the influence of alcohol in South Carolina? -
CORRECT ANSWER-•.08
Entering And Starting A Parked Vehicle: When starting a parked vehicle, what should
you always do? - CORRECT ANSWER-•Look back; do not depend on your rearview
mirror
•Give the proper signal
•Enter the flow of traffic slowly and cautiously
General Driving: Which of the following must you obey over the other three: steady
red light, flashing red light, STOP sign, or police officer? - CORRECT ANSWER-
•Police officer
Driving At Night: What should you do to reduce the glare of headlights when driving at
night? - CORRECT ANSWER-•Look to the right edge of the road
Car Accident: If you are in a car accident, what must you provide to others involved? -
CORRECT ANSWER-•Name, address, driver's license number, vehicle license
number, insurance information
Brake Failure: What should you do if your brakes fail? - CORRECT ANSWER-•Pump
brake pedal several times
•Apply the emergency brake
•Sideswipe the curb or other object rather than hit something head on
•Shift into a lower gear
Emergency Stop: What should you do if you have an emergency on the road while
driving? - CORRECT ANSWER-•Raise the hood, tie a piece of cloth to the left door
handle
•Pull off the side of road as soon as possible
Oncoming Vehicle In Your Lane: What should you do if there is an oncoming vehicle in
your lane? - CORRECT ANSWER-•Sound your horn
•Pull as far to the right as possible
Driving In Rain, Fog And Snow: Should you use your high-beams or low-beams when
driving in foggy conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER-•Use low beams, they won't cause
glare or reflection that could impair visibility
Child Restraint: Child restraint seats are required for children under what age? -
CORRECT ANSWER-• Under 6 years of age.
Exam Questions and answers 2025
Passing On The Right: In what situations can you pass another vehicle on the right? -
CORRECT ANSWER-•When the other vehicle is making a left turn and it is safe to do so
Getting Your License: If you come into South Carolina from another state and
establish a permanent residence, you must get what? - CORRECT ANSWER-•A South
Carolina Driver's License
•A vehicle license if you own a vehicle
Traffic Signs: What are essential to highway safety? - CORRECT ANSWER-•Traffic
signs and signals
Railroad Crossing: When are you allowed to drive around railroad crossing when the
gates are lowered? - CORRECT ANSWER-It is unlawful to move through a railroad
crossing when the gates are lowered.
Traffic Signs: What type of sign is yellow with black letters? - CORRECT ANSWER-
•Warning sign
Speed Limit: What is the maximum un-posted speed limit in a rural area in South
Carolina? - CORRECT ANSWER-•55MPH
Pavement Markings: What do double solid lines mean? - CORRECT ANSWER-
•Vehicles can cross the lines to turn left to enter or leave the highway only
•Vehicles on both sides are not allowed to pass or change lanes
Pavement Marking: When approaching an intersection where pavement arrows are
used and you are in the wrong lane, what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER-•Keep
going in the direction indicated by the arrow then go back in the direction you want to
go
Pavement Markings: When approaching an intersection where pavement arrows are
used, what does a two-headed arrow with one head pointing straight and the other
pointing right mean? - CORRECT ANSWER-•Traffic in the lane can go either straight
or turn right or left
Traffic Signals: What does a flashing yellow light indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-
•Proceed with caution
, Traffic Signals: What does a flashing red light indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-•The
same as a stop sign
Drinking And Driving: At what Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) are you
considered to be driving under the influence of alcohol in South Carolina? -
CORRECT ANSWER-•.08
Entering And Starting A Parked Vehicle: When starting a parked vehicle, what should
you always do? - CORRECT ANSWER-•Look back; do not depend on your rearview
mirror
•Give the proper signal
•Enter the flow of traffic slowly and cautiously
General Driving: Which of the following must you obey over the other three: steady
red light, flashing red light, STOP sign, or police officer? - CORRECT ANSWER-
•Police officer
Driving At Night: What should you do to reduce the glare of headlights when driving at
night? - CORRECT ANSWER-•Look to the right edge of the road
Car Accident: If you are in a car accident, what must you provide to others involved? -
CORRECT ANSWER-•Name, address, driver's license number, vehicle license
number, insurance information
Brake Failure: What should you do if your brakes fail? - CORRECT ANSWER-•Pump
brake pedal several times
•Apply the emergency brake
•Sideswipe the curb or other object rather than hit something head on
•Shift into a lower gear
Emergency Stop: What should you do if you have an emergency on the road while
driving? - CORRECT ANSWER-•Raise the hood, tie a piece of cloth to the left door
handle
•Pull off the side of road as soon as possible
Oncoming Vehicle In Your Lane: What should you do if there is an oncoming vehicle in
your lane? - CORRECT ANSWER-•Sound your horn
•Pull as far to the right as possible
Driving In Rain, Fog And Snow: Should you use your high-beams or low-beams when
driving in foggy conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER-•Use low beams, they won't cause
glare or reflection that could impair visibility
Child Restraint: Child restraint seats are required for children under what age? -
CORRECT ANSWER-• Under 6 years of age.
