SC DMV PERMIT TEST Flashcards

SC DMV PERMIT TEST Flashcards In what order from top to bottom are the colors of a traffic

light:

Red, yellow and green.What shape is a stop sign?octagon If you are approaching a railroad grade crossing with red

flashing lights, you should:

You must come to a full stop before the tracks.What is the shape of a yield sign?upside down triangle When is it legal to overtake another vehicle on the right?When there are two or more traffic lanes in the same direction.When approaching another vehicle at night from the rear

you should dim your headlights when you are at least:

200 ft T or F Drivers of large commercial vehicles must make

wide right turns to clear corners and curbs:

True.T or F Drivers must be at least 14 years of age to operate a moped.False You are approaching an intersection with a traffic signal indicating a steady yellow light. If you have not already

entered the intersection, you should:

Come to a safe stop.Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential

district is:

30 miles per hour.When you are making a left turn onto a 4-lane highway,

you should:

Turn from left lane and complete turn in the left lane.When it starts raining or snowing enough to turn on the

windshield wiper, it is also time to:

Turn on your low beam headlights.T or F You should never assume a motorcycle is turning when you see a turn signal flashing.

TRUE What are "No Zones" for large trucks?Large blind spots behind, in front or on the side of the truck.The responsibility that a vehicle is in a safe operating

condition belongs to the:

Driver.When driving on a highway with 2 lanes in the same direction, what lane should be used for passing?Left lane.

Which statement about vehicle tires is true:1) Tires must

have good tread and be free of damage.2) Tires with low air pressure provide a smoother ride.3) Over-inflated tires do not skid in wet weather.1)Tires must have good tread and be free of damage.T OR F Talking or texting on a cell phone while driving will not significantly increase your chances for a crash.

TRUE What is the color of the yield sign?Red and white.When deciding how far away you should be from the

vehicle ahead, it is important to consider:

The vehicle's speed, traffic density and road conditions.

Which statement about speed is true:1) The speed at which

you are traveling affects almost everything else that can

happen to you in a car.2) Heavy traffic situations do not affect speed.3) It is always permissible to drive the posted speed limit.The speed at which you are traveling affects almost everything else that can happen to you in a car.

Which statement is true about defensive driving:1)The

more skilled you are the faster you can drive.2)You look for possible accident situations and prepare to prevent an accident from occurring.3)It allows you to drive more aggressively.2) You look for possible accident situations and prepare to prevent an accident from occurring.Which drivers are subject to the South Carolina's Point System?All drivers.When approaching an intersection intending to make right

turn, you should:

Move to the right lane, signal 100 feet, slow down, and look both ways before turning.When parking up-hill on a two-way street with no curb, your

front wheels should be:

Turned to the right.T or F The faster you are traveling, the more time and

distance is needed for you to stop:

True.

What color are warning signs:Yellow.

When planning to make a three point turnabout across a roadway, and you have oncoming traffic approaching, you

should:

Yield to oncoming traffic from both directions before performing the maneuver.T or F A person riding a bicycle has all the same rights and responsibilities and must obey traffic laws as a driver of a motor vehicle.

TRUE T or F A driver that operates a vehicle on South Carolina roadways has already agreed to submit a chemical test for alcohol or drugs when requested by a law enforcement officer.True.

Headlights must be used:between one-half hour after sunset to one-hour before

sunrise Roads with double solid yellow line markings in the center

indicate that passing is:

Not allowed in either direction.Which statement about passing another vehicle on a

two-lane road is true:Check the traffic behind you and

pass.Do not exceed the speed limit.Exceeding the speed limit to pass is legal.Do not exceed the speed limit.How many feet before making a lane change, should you signal?100 ft You are driving too slowly if you:block other vehicles moving at normal safe speeds T or F Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride on a thin film of water instead of the road.True.