South Carolina DMV Driving Test

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1. When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way? The vehicle that comes first. Both vehicles. The vehicle traveling downhill. The vehicle traveling uphill.

2. 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.

3. Passing is prohibited On hills and curves. At intersections. All of the above. At railroad crossings.

4. When you want to enter a freeway, you should Enter the freeway at or near the speed of the freeway traffic. Enter the freeway with a minimum speed. Stop before merging into freeway traffic Stop and yield to the traffic on the freeway.

5. Which of these statements is true about slippery road surfaces? Bridges and overpasses freeze last. Pavements are not slippery the first few minutes after it starts raining on a hot day. On cold, wet days, shade from buildings or trees can hide spots of ice. Hydroplaning can only happen to trucks.

6. 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.

7. What are some ways to be safe when riding a motorcycle? All of the answers listed. Assume vehicles will not stop for you when riding on major streets with stops signs for crossing traffic. Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop if other vehicles don't Never ride when you are tired. Never ride when you are sleepy.

8. Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out of the ordinary: Causes traffic congestion. Prevents rear-end collisions. Improves traffic flow by preventing collisions.

9. You should be on the lookout for what while riding your motorcycle? All of the answers listed. Animals. Children Pedestrians. Automobiles.

10. When waiting to make a left turn, you should give the right-of-way to vehicles coming from the opposite direction: Until at least two vehicles have passed. Until dangerously close cars have passed. Until all of the cars have passed. Until your traffic signal starts changing to red, then you have to make a turn even if there are vehicles in the intersection.

11. Which of the following actions escalates road rage? Tailgating. Blowing the horn. Forcing a car off the road. All of these.

12. When driving in fog, you should drive with Low beam headlights. Parking lights. High beam headlights No headlights.

13. A pedestrian crossing at the corner has the right-of-way: At marked crosswalks only. At marked or unmarked crosswalks. Only at intersections controlled by signals, lights, or stop signs. Only at intersections controlled by traffic signals.

14. Road signs on an orange background are used to Warn of upcoming traffic lights. Direct traffic through work areas. Show speed limits on freeways. Alert drivers of school zones.

15. What is the name of the law that applies to the option of being able to register to vote when being issued your license if you are an american citizen and 18 years old? The american voter law. The registration law. The voter right law The voter law. The motor voter law.

16. Which of these statements is true about keeping children safe in vehicles? Babies should not ride in the front seat of vehicles. Children under one year and over 20 lbs should ride buckled up in the front seat. The back seat is generally not the safest place in the car for all children 12 years and younger. Child car seats are not required if you drive slowly.

17. Drivers entering a main road from a driveway, alley, or roadside should Yield to vehicles already on the main road. Reduce their speed and enter the main road. Not make a right turn Enter the main road with an increased speed.

18. What should a driver do if they experience a flat tire? All of the answers listed. Avoid slamming on the brakes. Maintain steering control by holding the steering wheel firmly Pull off the roadway as soon as it is safe to do so. Touch the brakes lightly.

19. 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.

20. On average, the human body can dispose of the alcohol in 12 oz of beer in about One hour. One day. Five minutes Five hours.

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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.