South Carolina DMV Driving Test

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1. While all of the following are dangerous to do while driving, which is also illegal? Reading a road map. Traveling slower than other traffic. Adjusting your outside mirrors. Listening to music through a set of dual headphones.

2. Which of these statements is true about drugs and driving is true Even over the counter drugs can impair your driving. Only illegals drugs can impair your driving. Any prescription drug is safe to use if you don't feel drowsy.

3. On a 4 lane highway slower traffic should drive in the ____. Right lane. Center lane. Left lane.

4. You may cross a single solid white line in the highway Whenever you want to. If traffic conditions require. Only to turn into a driveway. Only to make a u-turn.

5. A good safety rule, when you are sure you have a legal right-of-way, is: Always take it. Never insist on it. Always let the other driver have it.

6. 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.

7. When driving in fog, you should use your ____. Low beam headlights. Hazard flashers. Parking lights. High beam headlights.

8. What causes most rear-end accidents? Looking in your rearview mirror too often. Following other vehicles too closely. Failing to pay attention. Weaving in and out of traffic.

9. A curb painted with yellow lines indicates that the driver May stop only long enough to make a quick turn. May stop until the road is clear to pass. May stop only long enough to load or unload May not stop, stand, or park.

10. Who should you yield the right of way to? Anyone else who has moved into an intersection before you. All of the answers listed. Yield the right of way to pedestrians Yield the right of way to motor vehicles. Yield the right of way to bicyclists.

11. 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.

12. What is the likely effect of taking a prescription drug while drinking alcohol: It will make you more alert. No effect one way or the other. It can make you unfit to drive

13. Blind pedestrians may carry ____ canes or use the assistance of guide dogs. Black. White. Red. Green.

14. If you have had 3 beers in the past hour, about how long will it take for all the alcohol to leave your blood stream? One hour. Two hours. Three hours.

15. What does this diamond-shaped sign indicate?

Drivers must merge into the traffic. Drivers must keep to the left of the divided highway. Drivers must keep to the right of the divided highway Drivers must stop at the divider.

16. A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means: Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching. Look both ways as you cross the intersection. Always come to a full stop at the intersection. Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

17. Which of these statements is true about large trucks? They take longer to come to a complete stop. They all have air brakes that allow them to stop quickly. They are more maneuverable than passenger vehicles. They do not have blind zones.

18. The stopping distance of your vehicle depends on which of the following factors? Braking distance. Reaction distance. Perception distance. All of the above.

19. Which is not a correct method of braking that vehicle operators must be aware of? Applying gentle, gradual pressure to the brake pedal. Learning the art of braking a vehicle dependent on the situation. Using the left foot to brake None of the answers listed. Never applying the brake so hard that the tires skid and lose traction or jerks the vehicle to a stop.

20. You want to turn left at an intersection. the light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. you should Use the next intersection. Wait at the crosswalk for traffic to clear. Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear. Take the right-of-way since you have the light.

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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.