SOUTH CAROLIN Practice Test 1 – DMV All Test-2023 FREE DMV Permit Test

SOUTH CAROLIN Practice Test

SOUTH CAROLIN Practice Test 1

2023 SOUTH CAROLIN DMV PRACTICE TEST

To obtain a valid South Carolina driver license, you must be at least 15 years. The South Carolina DMV written test consists of 30 questions based on the basic knowledge, traffic rules, regulations, road signs and markings found in the South Carolina Driver’s Manual. You must answer 24 out(80%) of the 30 questions correctly to pass the test.

1. A red traffic sign means?

All of the above.

Stop.

Do not enter.

2. If you meet a stopped school bus with the lights flashing and the signal arm extended, you should:

stop.

watch for children and proceed at normal speed.

proceed at 15 MPH or less, if no children are present.

3. Examples of proper glass maintenance include:

All of the above.

Keeping your windows clean and clear.

Replacing worn wiper blades.

4. what shape is a railroad advance warning sign?

Pentagon

Round

Crossbuck

5. ABS is the acronym for Anti-Locking Brake System.

False

True

6. With conventional brakes, the correct way to stop in an emergency situation where traction is lost and the car slides is by pumping the brakes.

False

True

7. When passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, you should:

All of the above.

signal at least 100 feet prior to the lane change.

ensure there is no oncoming traffic.

8. This regulatory road sign indicates that:

The right hand lane is reserved for buses and car-pool vehicles.

Slower vehicles traveling on multiple lane highways must stay in the right lane.

Vehicles must slow down and stay in the right lane.

9. What should you do if you see smoke come from under the hood?

Try to fight the fire yourself.

Pull off the road and park your vehicle. Turn off the ignition, get away from the car and call the fire department.

Call the fire department and then pull off the road and park your vehicle.

10. When stopping on a road to perform a straight line backing maneuver:

drivers should give a hand signal to warn approaching traffic from the rear that they intend to stop.

drivers should look straight ahead while backing.

the vehicle must be backed as fast as possible.

11. You should never park a vehicle:

within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.

in a school zone.

Within 150 feet of a fire hydrant.

12. This sign means:

The divided highway on which drivers are traveling ends ahead.

Roundabout ahead. Slow down.

The highway ahead is divided into two one-way roadways.

13. In the following situations, drivers should increase their following interval:

When it is hard to see ahead because of bad weather.

When following vehicles that are required to come to a stop at railroad crossings.

All of the above.

14. When approaching someone using a white cane or guide dog, drivers should:

proceed normally.

come to a complete stop and invite them to take the right-of-way.

slow down and be prepared to stop.

15. Before crossing any railroad tracks, you must:

look and listen for trains.

make sure there is room for your vehicle on the other side.

All of the above.

16. Temporary signs used in work zones have a(n) _____ background and ____ letters or symbols.

blue; white

yellow; black

orange; black

17. A curb painted red means:

Parking is for disabled persons with a special placard or plate.

No parking or stopping

Reserved for passengers pick up or drop off

18. Does a vehicle prepared to enter a traffic circle or rotary have the right-of-way over the vehicles in the circle?

Yes.

No. Vehicles already in the circle have the right-of-way.

Yes, but only if they are entering the rotary from the right lane.

19. This sign warns ____________ ahead.

of a reduction of lanes

that a divided highway ends

of two-way traffic

20. A vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk to allow a pedestrian to cross the roadway. The driver of the vehicle approaching from the rear should:

not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.

sound the horn.

overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.

21. At intersections marked with stop lines, drivers must:

slow down and enter the intersection.

come to a complete stop.

signal other vehicles to stop.

22. Two drivers reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time. Who has the right of way?

No one.

The driver on the left.

The driver on the right.

23. You should never depend on your mirrors when you prepare to change lanes. Why?

Mirrors leave “blind spots” behind both sides of vehicles.

Mirrors need to be adjusted.

Mirrors are useless.

24. While driving on an undivided highway, you approach a school bus that is stopped and has its red lights flashing. You:

may pass the bus on the right, if no children are present.

must remain stopped until the bus driver turns off the flashing red lights.

may pass if the way is clear.

25. This sign means:

The road will curve to the right.

Left turns are not allowed at the intersection.

Do not turn right.

26. You should use turn signals to indicate your intention with sufficient time to allow other drivers to see the signal:

if it’s raining.

BEFORE you move.

AFTER you move.

27. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rearview mirror.

They are eliminated if you have one outside mirror.

28. When approaching any intersection or driveway, drivers should:

drive at the fastest speed just before entering the intersection.

look both ways and be ready to stop.

pass other vehicles and then stop.

29. This road sign means:

Playground ahead

Pedestrian crossing

School crossing

30. Who must wear seat belts in South Carolina?

Only passengers and not the driver.

The driver and front seat passengers.

The driver and all passengers.