SC DMV PERMIT TEST CHEAT SHEET
CORRECT QUESTIONS & SOLUTIONS
Define BAC - ANSWER Blood Alcohol Concentration
A 12 oz. Can of beer has as much alcohol in it as: - ANSWER 1 ½ oz. Of 86 proof
whiskey or one 5 oz. Glass of wine
A "learner's" or "student" permit, refers to a permit for a? - ANSWER 16 year old
A basic license is good for: - ANSWER 4 years
A check point for parallel parking is: - ANSWER Rear bumper opposite rear bumper of
car parked in front of desired space
A drivers left hand extended downward means what? - ANSWER He's making a stop or
slowing down
A drivers left hand extended straight out means what? - ANSWER he's making a left
turn
A drivers left hand extended upward means what? - ANSWER he's making a right turn
A new vehicle does not get inspected for - ANSWER 4 years
A probationary license lasts for - ANSWER 1 year
A provisional license is good for: - ANSWER 1 year
A restriction on a special learner's permit for a 16 year old is: - ANSWER (S)he must
have a behind the wheel driver education course
A single, solid white line across a road at an intersection means: - ANSWER Stop within
5 feet of the line for a sign or traffic light
A warning sign is what shape? - ANSWER Diamond
An agricultural license allows the operation of a farm registered vehicle: - ANSWER for
agricultural use only
An articulated license allows you to operate what? - ANSWER Vehicles of 18,000 lbs or
more, joined by a coupling device
An orange triangular sign with a red border means... - ANSWER slow moving vehicle
, Anyone over 21 must wait to take their road test (after passing the written test): -
ANSWER 3 months
As you drive, you are required to stop your vehicle: - ANSWER At an intersection with a
stop sign, at a red light and when an officer orders you to do so
At what age can a high school student with a valid learner's permit take commercial
driving lessons? - ANSWER 16 years
Depth perception means the same as: - ANSWER Distance judgment
Drivers convicted of a moving violation in a construction zone can - ANSWER have their
fines doubled
Driving while under the influence of intoxicated beverages means: - ANSWER The
driver shows obvious signs of being drunk
Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are: - ANSWER Cold medicines, tranquilizers,
and some prescription drugs
Failure to give consent to be tested for alcohol consumption (the implied consent law) is
punishable by: - ANSWER 6 months suspension of driving privileges
Hand signals: - ANSWER Are the same for all states
Headlights, not parking lights alone, must be used: - ANSWER One-half hour before
sunset to one-half hour after sunrise, in poor weather conditions, and when visibility is
500 feet or less
How close may you park to a corner - ANSWER 25 feet
How close may you park to a fire hydrant? - ANSWER 10 feet
How close may you park to a stop sign? - ANSWER 50 feet
How far should you stay behind the car you are following? - ANSWER At least 2
seconds
If there's a "NO TURN ON RED" sign, when can you make a turn on red? - ANSWER
never
If two cars reach a four way stop at the same time, what is proper procedure? -
ANSWER the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right
CORRECT QUESTIONS & SOLUTIONS
Define BAC - ANSWER Blood Alcohol Concentration
A 12 oz. Can of beer has as much alcohol in it as: - ANSWER 1 ½ oz. Of 86 proof
whiskey or one 5 oz. Glass of wine
A "learner's" or "student" permit, refers to a permit for a? - ANSWER 16 year old
A basic license is good for: - ANSWER 4 years
A check point for parallel parking is: - ANSWER Rear bumper opposite rear bumper of
car parked in front of desired space
A drivers left hand extended downward means what? - ANSWER He's making a stop or
slowing down
A drivers left hand extended straight out means what? - ANSWER he's making a left
turn
A drivers left hand extended upward means what? - ANSWER he's making a right turn
A new vehicle does not get inspected for - ANSWER 4 years
A probationary license lasts for - ANSWER 1 year
A provisional license is good for: - ANSWER 1 year
A restriction on a special learner's permit for a 16 year old is: - ANSWER (S)he must
have a behind the wheel driver education course
A single, solid white line across a road at an intersection means: - ANSWER Stop within
5 feet of the line for a sign or traffic light
A warning sign is what shape? - ANSWER Diamond
An agricultural license allows the operation of a farm registered vehicle: - ANSWER for
agricultural use only
An articulated license allows you to operate what? - ANSWER Vehicles of 18,000 lbs or
more, joined by a coupling device
An orange triangular sign with a red border means... - ANSWER slow moving vehicle
, Anyone over 21 must wait to take their road test (after passing the written test): -
ANSWER 3 months
As you drive, you are required to stop your vehicle: - ANSWER At an intersection with a
stop sign, at a red light and when an officer orders you to do so
At what age can a high school student with a valid learner's permit take commercial
driving lessons? - ANSWER 16 years
Depth perception means the same as: - ANSWER Distance judgment
Drivers convicted of a moving violation in a construction zone can - ANSWER have their
fines doubled
Driving while under the influence of intoxicated beverages means: - ANSWER The
driver shows obvious signs of being drunk
Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are: - ANSWER Cold medicines, tranquilizers,
and some prescription drugs
Failure to give consent to be tested for alcohol consumption (the implied consent law) is
punishable by: - ANSWER 6 months suspension of driving privileges
Hand signals: - ANSWER Are the same for all states
Headlights, not parking lights alone, must be used: - ANSWER One-half hour before
sunset to one-half hour after sunrise, in poor weather conditions, and when visibility is
500 feet or less
How close may you park to a corner - ANSWER 25 feet
How close may you park to a fire hydrant? - ANSWER 10 feet
How close may you park to a stop sign? - ANSWER 50 feet
How far should you stay behind the car you are following? - ANSWER At least 2
seconds
If there's a "NO TURN ON RED" sign, when can you make a turn on red? - ANSWER
never
If two cars reach a four way stop at the same time, what is proper procedure? -
ANSWER the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right
