South Carolina DMV Driving Test

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1. When backing up, you should not depend solely on Turning your head and looking over your shoulder. Using your mirrors. The effectiveness of your brakes. Turning your head and looking through your rear window.

2. Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic? Using public transportation instead of your vehicle. Slowing down to look at collision scene. Avoiding unnecessary lane changes.

3. How should a driver drive along traffic? Always the posted speed limit. Drive with the flow of traffic as long as the traffic is not exceeding the posted speed limit. Ten miles per hour higher than others None of the answers listed. Fifteen miles per hour higher than others.

4. In which of the following situations is passing always forbidden The vehicle ahead is making a left turn. You are on a one-way street which has two lanes. The vehicle ahead is stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk The vehicle ahead is going to park parallel to the curb.

5. When stopped behind another vehicle on a hill, you should stay back at least Three vehicle lengths. One vehicle length. 4 vehicle lengths Two vehicle lengths.

6. A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in towards your left. that shows that There is an intersection just ahead. You are approaching a construction area. You will be required to turn left just ahead. The road will get narrower.

7. When a yellow arrow appears as you wait in a dedicated right turn lane, you should: Be prepared to obey the next signal that appear. Check for pedestrians and then turn with caution. Stop and do not make the turn under any circumstances. Accelerate to complete the turn quicker.

8. Which of these statements is not true about road workers? Road working equipment is painted orange. Fines are doubled for some violations committed in construction zones. White signs tell you of closed lanes and roadwork ahead. All of the above.

9. The road edge on the right side is marked by a ____ line. Broken white. Solid yellow. Solid white. Broken yellow.

10. When you exit a high-speed, two-lane roadway, you must ____ if you have traffic following you. Increase your speed. Press on the brakes hard. Try to slow down as soon as possible. Try not to slow down too suddenly.

11. If you meet a stopped school bus with the lights flashing and the signal arm extended, you should: Proceed at 15 mph if no children are present. Proceed at normal speed, but watch for children. Stop.

12. Seatbelts are not effective: When traveling faster than 40 mph. At slow speeds. In the city. Seat belts are always effective.

13. What does the hand and arm extended downward indicate? A left turn. A right turn. To tell another driver to pass you A stop or decreased speed. An increase in speed.

14. Which of the following driving maneuvers may the examiner ask of you to perform? All of the answers listed. Your ability to judge the position of the front bumper with respect to a fixed line. If you are able to back your vehicle into a narrow space and stop with the rear of the vehicle within a specified distance of the back limits of the space Your ability to keep the truck under control while moving backward with the use of mirrors. Your ability to maneuver your vehicle in and out of tight places.

15. When approaching an intersection with a flashing red light you must: Reduce your speed, and proceed with caution. Come to a complete stop and remain stopped as long as the light is red. Come to a complete stop, yield to oncoming traffic or pedestrians, then proceed

16. You may legally park in front of a driveway: Under no circumstances. As long as it is parked for no longer than 15 minutes. If the driveway is in front of your house. If the driveway belongs to your friends.

17. What are the minimum liability insurance limits for injury to one person, injury to two persons, and property damage? $25,000, $50,000, $20,000, respectively. $25,000, $50,000, $25,000, respectively. $50,000, $100,000, $50,000, respectively $20,000, $40,000, $20,000, respectively. $30,000, $60,000, $30,000, respectively.

18. Drivers on an express highway should avoid 'highway hypnosis' by Listening to very loud music. Continually shifting eyes from one area of the roadway to another. Continuously talking on the cell phone Continually moving the car from one lane to another.

19. During which situations should you be checking your mirrors? All of the answers listed. Anytime you reduce your speed. If someone is tailgating you Anytime you plan changing lanes. When you are stopped at an intersection.

20. When driving a vehicle, unbalanced tires, and low tire pressure can cause Faster tire wear. Increased fuel economy. Decreased stopping distance All of these.

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To operate a motorcycle in South Carolina, you must have a motorcycle beginner's permit or a Class M license. Licenses are issued by the state's Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV). You can apply for a motorcycle beginner's permit at age 15 and a Class M license after holding a permit for 180 days. A motorcycle permit or license allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.

To receive a motorcycle beginner's permit, you must apply, submit the required documentation, pass the vision screening and the motorcycle knowledge exam, and pay the fees. You must hold a permit for 180 days before you can receive a Class M license. Applicants who are 15 or 16 years old will also need to successfully complete a driver's education course. To receive a Class M license, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the motorcycle rider skills test, and pay the fees.

Tests are scheduled through the SCDMV. The motorcycle knowledge test contains 25 questions about road rules and safe riding. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle rider skills test assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail, you may have to wait two weeks before you can retest.