South Carolina DMV Driving Test

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1. You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle by: Driving as near to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping. Moving into the right lane and driving slowly until it has passed. Stopping immediately, even if you are in an intersection. Accelerate to get out of the way of the emergency vehicle.

2. When driving, you should stay at least: 20 feet behind the vehicle in front of you. One car length for each 10 mph of speed behind the vehicle in front of you. Three seconds behind the vehicle in front of you. Five seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.

3. When taking any medicine, you should: Consult your doctor about the effects before driving. Have someone follow you home. Keep your window open and drive more slowly.

4. A railroad cross zone sign should be treated the same as a yield sign. False. True.

5. When should you use your horn? None of the answers listed. When some upsets you. To make noise When it is used as a warning device. Whenever you feel like it.

6. Should you drive slower than other traffic that is traveling within the speed limit? Yes. it makes the other traffic drive slower, too. No. you can block traffic when you drive too slowly. Yes. it is safer than driving too fast. Yes, provided you are not driving in the far left lane.

7. A broken yellow line means: Both traffic on the other side of the line is traveling the opposite direction and you may pass slower traffic if safe. Traffic on the other side of the line is traveling the opposite direction. You may never pass anyone The lanes of traffic are going in the same direction. You may pass slower traffic if safe.

8. Flash floods can cause vehicles to float and fill with water, trapping and drowning people. while especially dangerous at night and in deep water, even ____ inches of water can float some small cars. Two. 4 Six. Eight.

9. While driving on a road with only one lane on your side, there is an emergency vehicle pulled over on your side of the road. you should Stop until you can see it is safe to proceed. Straddle the center line while passing the emergency vehicle. Keep driving at the same speed, but pay careful attention. Slow down and use caution as you pass.

10. Who must wear seat belts in your vehicle: Only passengers and not the driver. All passengers, including the driver. Passengers on the driver's side of the car

11. Lap and shoulder belt combinations in your car are: Not effective at slow speeds. Usually safer than lap belts only. Required because they help prevent accidents. Most effective in busy traffic.

12. A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection has the same requirements as which of the following? An intersection sign. A stop sign. A yield sign. A slow sign.

13. When entering an interstate highway, you should: Stop, check for cars and enter when safe. Check for cars, reduce speed to 25 mph before entering traffic lane. Check for cars, increase your speed to match the flow of traffic and merge when the way is clear

14. Which sign number indicates you are approaching a hill? 17 19 18 21 20

15. Most accidents occur on: Back roads. Country roads. The 4th of july The interstate.

16. The most effective safety restraints in a traffic crash are No safety restraint. Air bag only. Lap and shoulder belt only. Combination lap/shoulder belt and air bag.

17. What statement about making a right turn is true? You can make a right turn at a red traffic light, unless a sign prohibits the turn. You should swing wide to the left when making a right turn so you won't run over the curb. When making a right turn onto a 4 lane roadway, finish the turn in the far left lane

18. If you see a vehicle coming toward you in your lane from the opposite direction, what should you do? A) you must slow down and sound your horn. B) you must pull as far to the right as you safely can. C) you must increase your speed. A) and b).

19. A person may ride in a pickup truck if the: Pickup truck has a seat bolted to the frame. Person is accompanied by an adult. Sides of the pickup truck are at least 24 inches high. Pickup truck is equipped with a restraint system and the person uses it.

20. If you see red reflectors facing you in the pavement edge line, this means you are: Approaching a busy intersection. Approaching a stop sign. Facing traffic the wrong way. In a no-passing zone.

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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.