South Carolina DMV Driving Test

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1. What should you do if a tire blows out while you are driving? Hold your steering wheel tightly. Slowly release the gas pedal, if you must brake, do so gently. Bring the vehicle to a stop off the road, and change tire. All of the above.

2. Which of the following is true of slippery roads? Shaded areas may have hidden ice spots that freeze first/dry last. Bridges and overpasses usually freeze before roads do. Wet leaves cause slipping, and wet ice is slicker than ice alone. All of the above.

3. At an intersection where there is no stop sign or traffic signal, drivers should yield to Vehicles coming from the left. Vehicles approaching from behind. Vehicles coming from the right Vehicles passing straight ahead.

4. One of the rules of defensive driving is Look straight ahead as you drive. Stay alert and keep your eyes moving. Expect that other drivers will make up for your errors Be confident that you can avoid danger at the last minute.

5. Which of the following contributes to improved traffic flow? Lowering the speed limit on major freeways. Not slowing down to look at an accident scene. Using your car instead of public transportation. Raising the speed limit on major freeways.

6. Which of these is true about other drivers? Drivers always obey traffic signs and signals. Drivers using turn signals always turn in the direction indicated. Never assume other drivers will give you the right-of-way. Drivers operating larger vehicles are safer drivers.

7. Borrowing a disabled placard from a friend who is not with you is permitted only Borrowing a placard is never permitted. If the disabled friend will not be using it that day. If you are driving their vehicle as well In emergency situations.

8. You are approaching an intersection with a traffic signal indicating a steady yellow light. if you have not already entered the intersection, you should: Speed up to beat the red light. Reduce you speed and proceed carefully through the intersection. Come to a safe stop

9. You must not cross a double line to pass another vehicle if the line on your side: Is a broken yellow one. Is a solid or double solid yellow one. Has double raised yellow dots. Is none of the above.

10. What does this sign mean to a driver?

Do not make a u-turn. You must make a right turn. You must make a left turn Do not make a right turn.

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

12. When using an acceleration or merging lane, you should not Speed up to the speed of traffic on the roadway. Merge when there is a gap in traffic. Come to stop at the end of the ramp. Yield.

13. Which signs are area state route markers? Signs 48 and 49. Signs 49 and 50. Signs 51 and 52 Signs 50 and 51. Signs 55 and 60.

14. When you follow vehicles too closely and another driver suddenly cuts in front of you, what should you do? Swerve into the lane next to you. Slam on your brakes. Drive onto the shoulder of the road. Take your foot off the gas pedal.

15. When you are parallel parking your car, it is usually best to: Give a right signal on the approach, drive past the space and stop, then back in the space. Bring the vehicle to within 18 inches of the curb. Center the vehicle inside the space to give the other cars room to maneuver All of the above.

16. At an intersection of two-way streets, after coming to a full stop at a red traffic light, a driver may: Drive straight ahead if the way is clear. Turn left if the way is clear, unless posted. Turn right if the way is clear, unless posted. All of the above.

17. Assuming that the street is level, what should you do after you have finished parallel parking in a space between two other cars Leave your front wheels turned toward the curb. Make sure your car almost touches the car behind you. Move as far forward in the space as possible Straighten your front wheels and leave room between cars.

18. For your class e or f license, you will be graded on: All of the listed answers. Clutch usage. Posture Mirrors. Starting.

19. The amount of alcohol in the blood is referred to as: Implied consent (ic). Blood alcohol concentration (bac). Rate of alcohol consumption (rac).

20. You may not pass another car on either side of a ____ centerline. Combination solid and broken yellow. Single broken yellow. Double solid yellow. Single broken white.

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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.