South Carolina DMV Driving Test

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1. Which of the following is not a basic requirement for obtaining a non-commercial class e or f driver's license? You must be at least 25 years of age. You must have your vehicle in good condition. You must be physically and mentally able to drive You must pass an eye examination.

2. What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road Blow your horn to warn cars you are entering the roadway. Stop with part of the car on the roadway to warn other drivers. Drive out fast to merge smoothly with the traffic. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.

3. What is the neutral stick shift gear? Cruising gear for higher speeds. To increase the speed of the vehicle. For steady forward driving usage The gear your vehicle should be on when starting the engine. To start the car in motion.

4. You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. which way do you turn your front wheels? Left. Right. So they face straight ahead. Away from the curb.

5. If you see a cyclist in your lane ahead, you should: Treat the cyclist as any other vehicle you would pass. Lightly tap the horn to warn cyclist, but never blast the horn because it may startle the cyclist. Before passing, wait until traffic is clear in the opposite lane and then change lanes to pass the cyclist All of the above.

6. The basic color for temporary signs in work zones used in construction and maintenance work areas have a(n) ____ background with ____ lettering: Orange background / black lettering. Red background / green lettering. Yellow background / blue lettering.

7. When can you drive using only your parking lights? 30 minutes after sunset or 30 minutes before sunrise. Under no circumstances. On foggy days when visibility is low. On rainy days when visibility is low.

8. When thinking of the steering wheel as the face of a clock, which position should your left and right hands be in respectively? 10 to 11 o'clock and 3 to 4 o'clock position. 11 to 12 o'clock and 4 to 5 o'clock position. 7 to 9 o'clock and 3 to 5 o'clock position 6 to 7 o'clock and 1 to 2 o'clock position.

9. When slowing down or stopping, you must A) use an arm signal to alert the driver behind you if your vehicle's signals don't work. B) use the brake-operated signal lights to alert the driver behind you. Do both a) and b) Do either a) or b).

10. Before driving into an intersection after a stop, you should look: Straight ahead and to the left. Left and right only. Left, right and ahead. Straight ahead and to the right.

11. A yield sign indicates that a driver must slow down when approaching an intersection, and ____ if a vehicle or pedestrian with the right-of-way is approaching from another direction. Be prepared to make a u-turn. Be prepared to come to a complete stop. Be prepared to make a turn. Be prepared to increase their speed.

12. It is illegal for anyone to modify the moped so the vehicle increases the speed to more than ____ mph. 25 30 50 40

13. Use your headlights on rainy, snowy, or foggy days: On the high-beam setting. So other drivers can see you. To warn others of bad conditions. Only in combination with emergency lights.

14. Teenage drivers are more likely to be involved in a crash when: They are driving with their peer as a passenger. They are driving with adult passengers. They are driving with teenage passengers. They are driving without any passengers.

15. A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the 'don't walk' signal begins to flash. the pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. you should Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding. Proceed if you have the right of way. Proceed if the pedestrian is not in your lane.

16. Before backing up, you should: Rely on your mirrors to see if it is clear to proceed. Turn your head and look through the rear window. Open your door to see if it is clear to proceed. Flash your lights.

17. Which of these 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 except when backing or operating a vehicle control (wiper, flashers, lights) that only requires a temporary reach from the steering wheel. All of the above

18. As you drive, you're required to stop your vehicle: Where there is a red light. At an intersection with a stop sign. When a traffic officer orders you to stop. All of the above.

19. Which of the following statements about interchanges is not true? If you exit at the wrong interchange, you must follow it out. The two most common types of interchanges are diamond and cloverleaf. If you miss your interchange, go on to the next one If you miss your interchange, use median crossovers.

20. When you find both a solid and a dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you must not pass If the dashed yellow line is on your side. If the solid yellow line is on your side. If the solid yellow line is not on your side None of these are correct.

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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.