SC DMV TEST 2025 LATEST PRACTICE EXAM WITH 200+ QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS/ SC DMV EXAM LATEST 2025-2026
What is the fastest you may legally drive in a residential district, unless otherwise
posted?-ANSWER-30mph
At an uncontrolled intersection, what car always goes first?-ANSWER-The car to
the right
It is always dangerous to do what?-ANSWER-Back up your vehicle
What contains the most alcohol out of wine, beer, wine cooler?-ANSWER-Wine
You should always gain speed ____________ moving onto the highway after a
breakdown-ANSWER-before
On a sharp curve, how should you slow your vehicle?-ANSWER-Use your brakes
before entering the curve
Anyone can be arrested for driving with a BAC that is ________ percent or higher-
ANSWER-.08%
Drivers with a beginner's permit cannot drive between what times?-ANSWER-
Midnight and 6 am
It is illegal/legal to share a lane with a motorcycle-ANSWER-Illegal
,If a driver looks like they are going to pull out in front of you, what is the safest
thing to do?-ANSWER-Slow or stop your car and use your horn
When do pedestrians have the right-of-way?-ANSWER-In unmarked crosswalks,
intersections, sidewalks
When should you stop for a school bus?-ANSWER-When its red lights are
flashing
What should you do during a tire blowout?-ANSWER-Ease your foot off the gas
pedal
When driving at night and using high beams, dim your lights when within
___________ of the vehicle you're following-ANSWER-200 ft
How can traffic be blocked?-ANSWER-When you drive slower than other traffic
When merging with highway traffic, what should you do?-ANSWER-Give way to
traffic already on highway
What type of vehicle should always stop before crossing railroad tracks?-
ANSWER-Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards
What is the first effect of alcohol?-ANSWER-It impairs your judgement
What is the best procedure to follow when approaching a large vehicle that is
backing up into a loading area?-ANSWER-Wait till vehicle has finished backing
maneuver before passing
,What age does someone hold a conditional driver's license?-ANSWER-15
Drivers holding a conditional driver's license cannot drive alone between what
times?-ANSWER-6pm to 6am or 8pm to 6am during DST
What does a solid yellow double line mean in the center of the road?-ANSWER-
You may not pass another vehicle and cross this line
Before you change lanes, what should you do?-ANSWER-Check mirrors, look
over shoulder
What reduces the effects of alcohol?-ANSWER-Time
What does a do not pass sign tell you to do?-ANSWER-DO NOT PASS
To increase your visibility, you should do this-ANSWER-Slow down and turn on
your headlights
Manual transmission vehicles use a higher gear for _____________ and a lower
gear for _____________-ANSWER-uphill, downhill
What is tailgating?-ANSWER-When someone follows another car too closely
When driving in fog, what type of lights should you use?-ANSWER-Low beams
, What should you do if another driver moves into your path quickly?-ANSWER-
Take your foot off the gas
Why do most drivers not see motorcyclists?-ANSWER-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?-ANSWER-.02%
What does BAC stand for?-ANSWER-blood alcohol concentration
On a highway, how far before a turn should you signal?-ANSWER-100 ft
What should you do when passing a construction zone?-ANSWER-Pass carefully
and keep eyes on the road
When being followed by an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, what should
you do?-ANSWER-Pull over and let it pass as soon as safely possible
What do locked doors help with?-ANSWER-Keeping doors closed during a crash
There are 3 things that well worn tires can cause. What are they?-ANSWER-
Hydroplaning, increased stopping distance, difficult turning
Dotted yellow lines in the middle of a road show what?-ANSWER-They show that
you can pass
AND CORRECT ANSWERS/ SC DMV EXAM LATEST 2025-2026
What is the fastest you may legally drive in a residential district, unless otherwise
posted?-ANSWER-30mph
At an uncontrolled intersection, what car always goes first?-ANSWER-The car to
the right
It is always dangerous to do what?-ANSWER-Back up your vehicle
What contains the most alcohol out of wine, beer, wine cooler?-ANSWER-Wine
You should always gain speed ____________ moving onto the highway after a
breakdown-ANSWER-before
On a sharp curve, how should you slow your vehicle?-ANSWER-Use your brakes
before entering the curve
Anyone can be arrested for driving with a BAC that is ________ percent or higher-
ANSWER-.08%
Drivers with a beginner's permit cannot drive between what times?-ANSWER-
Midnight and 6 am
It is illegal/legal to share a lane with a motorcycle-ANSWER-Illegal
,If a driver looks like they are going to pull out in front of you, what is the safest
thing to do?-ANSWER-Slow or stop your car and use your horn
When do pedestrians have the right-of-way?-ANSWER-In unmarked crosswalks,
intersections, sidewalks
When should you stop for a school bus?-ANSWER-When its red lights are
flashing
What should you do during a tire blowout?-ANSWER-Ease your foot off the gas
pedal
When driving at night and using high beams, dim your lights when within
___________ of the vehicle you're following-ANSWER-200 ft
How can traffic be blocked?-ANSWER-When you drive slower than other traffic
When merging with highway traffic, what should you do?-ANSWER-Give way to
traffic already on highway
What type of vehicle should always stop before crossing railroad tracks?-
ANSWER-Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards
What is the first effect of alcohol?-ANSWER-It impairs your judgement
What is the best procedure to follow when approaching a large vehicle that is
backing up into a loading area?-ANSWER-Wait till vehicle has finished backing
maneuver before passing
,What age does someone hold a conditional driver's license?-ANSWER-15
Drivers holding a conditional driver's license cannot drive alone between what
times?-ANSWER-6pm to 6am or 8pm to 6am during DST
What does a solid yellow double line mean in the center of the road?-ANSWER-
You may not pass another vehicle and cross this line
Before you change lanes, what should you do?-ANSWER-Check mirrors, look
over shoulder
What reduces the effects of alcohol?-ANSWER-Time
What does a do not pass sign tell you to do?-ANSWER-DO NOT PASS
To increase your visibility, you should do this-ANSWER-Slow down and turn on
your headlights
Manual transmission vehicles use a higher gear for _____________ and a lower
gear for _____________-ANSWER-uphill, downhill
What is tailgating?-ANSWER-When someone follows another car too closely
When driving in fog, what type of lights should you use?-ANSWER-Low beams
, What should you do if another driver moves into your path quickly?-ANSWER-
Take your foot off the gas
Why do most drivers not see motorcyclists?-ANSWER-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?-ANSWER-.02%
What does BAC stand for?-ANSWER-blood alcohol concentration
On a highway, how far before a turn should you signal?-ANSWER-100 ft
What should you do when passing a construction zone?-ANSWER-Pass carefully
and keep eyes on the road
When being followed by an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, what should
you do?-ANSWER-Pull over and let it pass as soon as safely possible
What do locked doors help with?-ANSWER-Keeping doors closed during a crash
There are 3 things that well worn tires can cause. What are they?-ANSWER-
Hydroplaning, increased stopping distance, difficult turning
Dotted yellow lines in the middle of a road show what?-ANSWER-They show that
you can pass
