SC DMV PERMIT PRACTICE TEST

SC DMV PERMIT PRACTICE TEST

MATERIAL GUIDE

When you see a flashing yellow light at an intersection you should: - Slow down and cross the intersection carefully

When taking medication while driving, the most important thing for you to do is: - Understand the effects of the medication and adjust your driving accordingly.

When you are backing up, it is usually best to: - Steer with one hand, while looking out the rear window.

As you are driving on an undivided highway, you approach a school bus that is stopped and has its red lights flashing. You _____: - May not pass until the school bus driver turns off the flashing red lights.

When you detect an emergency vehicle approaching from behind you, you should

_____: - Pull over and stop on the right side of the road.

You should drive on the shoulder to pass a car only... - Under no circumstances

Motorists must dim their lights: - -When another vehicle approaches within 500 feet.-When following another vehicle within 200 feet.

Both of the above.

If you hold a beginner's permit, conditional provisional or special restricted driver's license and you accumulate _____ or more, your driving privileges will be suspended for six months. - 6 points

Which of these things should you do if your tire goes flat while driving? - -Hold the steering wheel firmly.-Lightly apply the brake and increase pressure as needed to gradually slow down.-Pull off the roadway as soon as it is safe to do so.

✓ All of the above

If an oncoming vehicle is entering into your lane, you should - -Sound your horn.-Pull as far to the right as possible.

✓ Both of the above.

When you see a 'Roadwork Ahead' sign, you should: - Look for the roadway workers, equipment, and other evidence of roadwork, be cautious. 1 / 2

If a police officer is directing traffic at an intersection, you should: - Do what the officer instructs.

When it starts raining or snowing enough to turn on your windshield wipers, it is also

time to: - Turn on your headlights.

Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles that are: - Both: "Turning right" and "Going straight".

If you miss a turn, you should: - Go to the next intersection and work your way back

Which of these statements about railroad grade crossing is true? - -It is against the law to go around lowered gates at a crossing.-You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed by a flagman.-Not all railroad grade crossings are equipped with flashing red signals and gates.

✓ All of the above.

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.

Headlights must be used: - From sunset to sunrise

You are approaching a railroad grade crossing that has no visible gates or flashing lights, but has a standard railroad (RR) crossbuck. You should: - -Approach all tracks with extreme caution and cross only when you know that there is no train coming.-Turn your radio down to hear if there may be an approaching train.-If there is a flagman visible, obey any signals given, and only continue once cleared by the flagman, if applicable.

✓ All of the above

Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride on a thin film of water instead of the road. To

prevent hydroplaning, you should: - Slow down.

To improve visibility caused by rain or fog, drivers should use: - Low beam headlights.

When your wheels run off the pavement, you should: - Grip the steering wheel firmly, begin to slow down, then move slowly back onto the road surface.

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