South Carolina Beginners Permit Test Study Guide Flashcards

South Carolina Beginner's Permit Test Study Guide Flashcards

Driving In Rain, Fog And Snow: Should you use your

high-beams or low-beams when driving in foggy conditions?Use low beams, they won't cause glare or reflection that could impair visibility

School Bus: What are you required to do when you see a

school bus with red lights flashing approaching from in front or behind you?You must stop

Car Accident: If you are in a car accident, what must you

provide to others involved?Name, address, driver's license number, vehicle license number, insurance information

Oncoming Vehicle In Your Lane: What should you do if

there is an oncoming vehicle in your lane?Sound your hornPull as far to the right as possible

Speed Limits: What can be just as dangerous as driving too

fast?Driving too slowly

Drinking And Driving: Can coffee, fresh air, or a shower

help you sober up enough to drive safely?No, only time can do this

Traffic Signs: What type of sign is yellow with black letters?Warning sign

Freeway Driving: When entering or merging with highway

traffic, should you enter at the same speed, a slower speed, or faster than the traffic that is moving?Same speed

Implied Consent Law: What does South Carolina's "Implied

Consent Law" mean for drivers?By law, if you drive in South Carolina, you have agreed to take any blood alcohol test, when asked Pavement Markings: What do double solid lines mean?Vehicles can cross the lines to turn left to enter or leave the highway onlyVehicles on both sides are not allowed to pass or change lanes Brake Failure: What should you do if your brakes fail?Pump brake pedal several timesApply the emergency brakeSideswipe the curb or other object rather than hit something head onShift into a lower gear

Medications: What should you do if you are taking

medications (prescription or over the counter) while driving?Check label for warnings about effectsAsk doctor or pharmacist about side effects if you are unsure Traffic Signals: What does a green arrow indicate?Carefully proceed with the turn

Child Restraint: Child restraint seats are required for

children under what age?Under 6 years of age.

Passing: When is it safe to return to the right-hand lane

after passing another vehicle?When you see both headlights of the vehicle you passed in the rearview mirror.

Headlights: Under what circumstances must you use your

headlights when driving?One half-hour after sunset until one half-hour before sunrise and any other time you have to use the windshield wipers

Entering And Starting A Parked Vehicle: When starting a

parked vehicle, what should you always do?Look back; do not depend on your rearview mirrorGive the proper signalEnter the flow of traffic slowly and cautiously

Trucks: What areas are considered the "NO ZONE" on a

truck or other large vehicle?On either sideDirectly behindIn front

Pedestrians: What does a pedestrian with a white cane

signify?The person is blind

Pedestrians: If entering an intersection on a green signal, a

driver making a right or left hand turn is what?Required by law to yield to pedestrians on the cross street lawfully within the intersection

Parking On Hills: When parking on a hill facing uphill,

without a curb, what direction should you turn the wheels of your vehicle?To the right

Passing On The Right: In what situations can you pass

another vehicle on the right?When the other vehicle is making a left turn and it is safe to do so

Driving At Night: Your driving speed needs to be lower at

night than it is in the daytime because of what?The distance you can see is limited by your headlight beams

Insurance: What are drivers required to keep in their

vehicle at all times?Proof of insurance

Traffic Signs: What are essential to highway safety?Traffic signs and signals

Pavement Marking: When approaching an intersection

where pavement arrows are used and you are in the wrong lane, what should you do?Keep going in the direction indicated by the arrow then go back in the direction you want to go

Drinking And Driving: At what Blood Alcohol Concentration

(BAC) are you considered to be driving under the influence of alcohol in South Carolina?.08

Insurance: When cancelling insurance coverage, whose

responsibility is it to surrender the vehicle license plate(s) and registration certificate(s) to their local SCDMV office if liability insurance is not being maintained on their vehicle?The owner of the vehicle Traffic Signals: What does a flashing yellow light indicate?Proceed with caution

Parking: What kind of parking is considered to be the

easiest type of parking?Angle Parking

Emergency Stop: What should you do if you have an

emergency on the road while driving?Raise the hood, tie a piece of cloth to the left door handlePull off the side of road as soon as possible

Expressway Driving: What should you do if you miss your

highway exit?Get off at the next exit and go back to the one you missed

Getting Your License: If you come into South Carolina from

another state and establish a permanent residence, you must get what?A South Carolina Driver's LicenseA vehicle license if you own a vehicle Hand Signals: What is the hand signal for a right turn?Put left hand and arm up, keeping hand arm still Traffic Signals: What does a flashing red light indicate?The same as a stop sign

Railroad Crossing: When are you allowed to drive around

railroad crossing when the gates are lowered?It is unlawful to move through a railroad crossing when the gates are lowered.

General Driving: Which of the following must you obey over

the other three: steady red light, flashing red light, STOP

sign, or police officer?Police officer

Parking On Hills: When parking on a hill with a curb facing

downhill, in what direction should the wheels of your vehicle be facing?Toward the curb

Pavement Markings: When approaching an intersection

where pavement arrows are used, what does a two-headed arrow with one head pointing straight and the other pointing right mean?Traffic in the lane can go either straight or turn right or left

License Revocation: For which of the following offenses

can your driver's license be revoked in South Carolina?Involved in an accident in which someone is killed or injured and you fail to stop and give aidYou are convicted of driving a motor vehicle engaged in a street raceYou give false information about financial responsibility on your motor vehicle registrationYou are found guilty of killing someone while driving

Sharing The Road: Who is often technically at fault in a

bicyclist-motor vehicle collision?The motorist

Turn Signal: When are you required to use your turn

signal?Anytime you make a change in direction or lane change

Parking: In which of the following areas is parking, standing

or stopping not allowed?On the sidewalkWithin 15 feet of a fire hydrantOn the road side of a parked vehicle ("double parking")On a bridge, overpass or tunnel

Right Of Way: Who has the right-of-way in the following

scenario: A car going straight ahead or the one that wants

to make a left turn?The vehicle going straight

Speed Limit: What is the maximum un-posted speed limit in

a rural area in South Carolina?55MPH

Driving At Night: What should you do to reduce the glare of

headlights when driving at night?Look to the right edge of the road

Passing: What is an example of what you should do when

passing other vehicles?Look into the rearview mirror and your outside mirror to make certain there are no vehicles attempting to pass you.

Parking: When is it permissible to park on a sidewalk, in a

tunnel, or in front of a driveway?Where directed by traffic police to do so

Signaling: At what distance are you required by law to

signal before making a left or right turn?At least 100 feet

Large Vehicles: There are many crashes between cars and

commercial vehicles each year. What must a driver remember to actively prevent these crashes from occurring?They have bigger blind spotsThey need more room to maneuverIt takes them longer to stopIt takes other vehicles longer to pass them