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2024 South Carolina Permit Test 4

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in South Carolina. Each permit practice test question has three answer.. Read More

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in South Carolina. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for South Carolina please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/south-carolina/car.

Number of Tests 24

Number of Question 30

Passing Score 24

17. When you are traveling in a work zone, you should:

Watch for cones, barrels, signs, large vehicles, and workers.

Slow down and obey the posted speed limit.

Follow instructions given by flaggers and signs.

All of the above.

In a work zone, keep an eye out for traffic control devices (such as cones, barrels, or signs), large construction vehicles, and workers. Slow down and obey the posted limit for the work zone. Obey any instructions given by a flagger and posted on signs.

18. Which of the following statements is true?

Signal at least 100 feet before changing lanes to pass and ensure there is no oncoming traffic.

Use your mirrors and look over your left shoulder to check your blind spot when passing to the left.

When passing, wait until you can see both headlights of the passed car in your rearview mirror before returning to your original lane.

All of the above.

When passing, you must always signal at least 100 feet in advance of your lane change. Always check behind you in your mirrors and look over your shoulder to check your blind spot. Wait until you can see both headlights of the passed car in your rearview mirror before returning to your original lane.

19. Only ____ can lower blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and reduce alcohol's effects on a body.

Drinking caffeine

Eating foods high in fat

Time

The only way to sober up after drinking alcohol is to allow time for your body to eliminate the alcohol in your system. Nothing you can do, including eating and drinking, can accelerate this process.

20. Which of the following statements about steering a vehicle is true?

Both hands should be placed on the outside of the steering wheel.

Never steer with just one hand, unless you are backing or operating a vehicle control (wiper, flashers, lights, etc.) that requires a temporary reach from the steering wheel.

Both of the above.

You should steer with one hand only when backing up or operating a vehicle control. Your hands should be placed on the outside of the steering wheel on opposite sides with your thumbs facing up.

21. You do not have to stop for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing if it is on a private road.

True

False

When a school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing and stop arm out, other drivers are required to stop. This law applies to drivers traveling on both public and private roads.

22. When changing lanes:

Rely on the rearview mirror.

Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.

Rely on the left side mirror.

When changing lanes, glance over your shoulder to check for traffic in your blind spot. You may need to look several times before changing lanes. You must keep track of what traffic is doing in front of you as well as what traffic is doing in the lane next to you.

23. Night driving presents unique problems because:

The speed limit is increased at night.

There are fewer cars on the roads at night.

Distance and vehicle speed are difficult to judge in the dark.

Night driving creates a unique set of problems for drivers. Due to the reduced visibility, it can be difficult to judge distance and the traveling speeds of other vehicles when driving at night. Drivers can see only as far as their headlights allow.

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