South Carolina DMV Driving Test

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1. If you are repeatedly convicted of a traffic violation: The dmv may consider an action against your driving privileges. You may request a hearing. Both of the above may happen.

2. How far away from the curb should park when parking on the street? Eight inches. Eighteen inches. Fourteen inches. Ten inches. Six inches.

3. If you have a BAC of .10%, you are ____ times more likely to cause an accident than if you were sober. 3 5 7 10

4. When establishing a proper following distance, you should practice the following: 3-4 second minimum following distance. As speed increases following distance should decrease. Following distance is only important on snow and ice

5. At an intersection controlled by a stop sign, if you can't get a good view of cross-street traffic when you stop behind the white top bar painted on the pavement, you should: Wait 5 seconds, then proceed. Sound your horn before proceeding. Put down your windows, listen for traffic, and then proceed. Pull forward slowly, check for traffic and pedestrians, and proceed when clear.

6. At dawn or dusk, and in rain, fog or snow, it can be hard to see other drivers and be seen by them. a good way to let other drivers know you are present is to: Use your horn every once in a while. Turn on your parking lights. Turn on your high beam headlights. Turn on your low beam headlights.

7. You may cross solid yellow lines: To pass traffic moving in the same direction. During daylight hours only. At any time. When making turns.

8. The handbook covers ____ laws. All of the. The trivial. The important The silly.

9. Solid white lane markings indicate You may pass traffic traveling in the opposite direction. You may pass when it is safe to do so. Passing is only permitted when done so along the right. Passing is not permitted.

10. Which of the following is not an important lane passing skill on south carolina multi-lane highways? None of the answers listed. Passing only when there is enough roadway ahead to pass a vehicle at a safe speed under or at the limit. Obeying passing lane signals and signs at all times Passing only when an operator has a clear view of the roadway ahead. Straddling lane markers to pass between lanes of traffic more quickly.

11. A red light with a green arrow means You must stop and wait until it turns yellow. You may go cautiously in the direction of the arrow, yielding to pedestrians. You must stop at the signal, yielding to pedestrians You must stop and proceed slowly, yielding to pedestrians.

12. Which way do you turn your front wheels to park downhill next to a curb? Into the curb. Away from the curb. Parallel to the curb. Any way is fine.

13. When using roundabouts or traffic circles, you should: Slow down as you approach the circle. Yield to any traffic, pedestrians, or bicyclists already in the circle. Enter a traffic circle to the right, but steer left in a counterclockwise direction All of the above.

14. Drinking alcohol and driving is A minor traffic safety problem. A serious traffic safety problem. Safe if you only have a few drinks Only dangerous to the driver who drinks.

15. Which of the following methods is used to turn around on a narrow, two-way street? A 4-point turn method. A two-point turn method. A single-point turn method. A three-point turn method.

16. When you are driving slowly in the freeway fast lane, blocking traffic which wishes to pass, you should: Change lanes to the right when it is safe to do so. Only change lanes when there are five or more vehicles behind you. Not change lanes when you are driving the speed limit. Turn your emergency lights on to signal other vehicles that they need to use another lane.

17. Which of the following lines permits the passing of other vehicles? A single solid yellow line. A solid white line. A broken white line. A double solid yellow line.

18. If you are on a single or two-lane road and come to an intersection with a divided highway or a roadway with 3 or more lanes, you must Stop and take a right turn to merge into the traffic. Yield the right-of-way to other traffic. Take a left turn to merge into the traffic Do none of these.

19. 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.

20. If you are stopped by a police officer, you should: Pull over to the right side of the road. Stop your vehicle as far away from traffic as possible. Turn off your engine, radio, or any other device that may interfere with hearing the officer All of the above.

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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.