South Carolina DMV Driver License Practice Test Flashcards

South Carolina DMV Driver License Practice Test Flashcards Drivers who refuse to submit to a chemical test for alcohol

or drugs lose their driver's license for:a) 1 monthb) 3

monthsc) 6 months

C: 6 months

If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go through the intersection without

stopping, you should:a) Stop until the light turns greenb)

Go through the intersection without stoppingc) Stop until the light turns yellow

B: Go through the intersection without stopping

With a Class D driver's license a person may drive:a)

Noncommercial trucks that exceed 26,000 pounds GVWb) Noncommercial passenger vehicles, which do not exceed 26,000 pounds GVWc) Noncommercial combination vehicles that exceed 26,000 GVW

B: Noncommercial passenger vehicles, which do not

exceed 26,000 pounds GVW Motorcycle operators have the right to use a complete lane,

and two motorcycles may share a lane:True or False?

False After stopping for a red light and seeing the way is clear,

you may turn right:a) At any intersection unless signs

prohibit itb) Neverc) Only outside of the city limits

A: At any intersection unless signs prohibit it

Which statement about driving in the proper lane is true?a) The extreme right lane is usually for slower trafficb) The right lane is for trucks onlyc) Use the right lane to maintain the posted speed limit

A: The extreme right lane is usually for slower traffic

Motorcycle riders:a) Can avoid collisions more easily than

carsb) Must wear reflective helmets at nightc) Are difficult to see

C: Are difficult to see

When driving in fog, you should use your high beam

headlights:True or False

False Regulatory signs are:a) Greenb) Yellowc) White C: White

Which statement is true about defensive driving:a) The

more skilled you are the faster you can driveb) You look for possible accident situations and prepare to prevent an accident from occurringc) It allows you to drive more aggressively

B: You look for possible accident situations and prepare to

prevent an accident from occurring A steady yellow signal light is a warning that the light is about to change to red. If you are already in the

intersection, you should:a) Stopb) Continue moving and

clear the intersection safelyc) Increase your speed so as not to cause an accident

B: Continue moving and clear the intersection safely

When a vehicle is going into or out of a parking space in front of you?a) Put on your right turn signal and come to a stopb) Speed up to pass the vehiclec) Prepare to stop or

change lanes if necessary

C: Prepare to stop or change lanes if necessary

When approaching someone using a white cane or guide

dog, you should:a) Stop until the person is well away from

the roadway or path of travelb) Honk your horn as you proceed past themc) Carefully drive around them

A: Stop until the person is well away from the roadway or

path of travel.

Drivers who accumulate 12 points under the point system

lose their driver's license for:a) 6 monthsb) 4 monthsc) 3

months

C: 3 months

A broken yellow line in the center of the road indicates

that:a) A construction zone is aheadb) Passing is not

permitted in either directionc) Passing is permitted in either direction

C: Passing is permitted in either direction

Backing up on an interstate or exit ramp is:a) Allowed when

you pass your exitb) Always prohibitedc) Allowed only when you need to turn around

B: Always prohibited

When approaching another vehicle at night from the rear

you should dim your headlights when you are at least:a)

100 feetb) 300 feetc) 200 feet

C: 200 feet

A straight arrow on the pavement means that you should:a)

Turn left after clearing the intersectionb) Turn right after clearing the intersectionc) Move straight ahead and that a vehicle in that lane should not turn either left or right

C: Move straight ahead and that a vehicle in that lane

should not turn either left or right Alcohol is:a) A stimulantb) A antihistaminec) A DepressantC: A depressant If the motorist sees a pedestrian in a crosswalk, what should the motorist do?a) Go ahead. The motorist has the right-of-wayb) Yield the right of way to the pedestrianc) Pull to the right and go behind them

B: Yield the right of way to the pedestrian

When driving at night, it is a good idea to:a) Avoid busy

streetsb) Glance to the right edge of the roadway to avoid glare from oncoming headlightsc) Use your high beam headlights in heavy traffic

B: Glance to the right edge of the roadway to avoid glare

from oncoming headlights If a police officer is directing traffic at an intersection, you

should:a) Do what the officer instructs.b) Go on through the

intersection

A: Do what the officer instructs

Which of the following statements about blind spots is

true:a) They are eliminated if you have one outside mirrorb)

Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehiclesc) Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rearview mirror

B: Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most

passenger vehicles The faster the speed, the longer it takes to stop when you must react to other driver's unexpected moves.True or False?True The maximum un-posted speed limit when driving in an

urban district or residential area is:a) 40 miles per hourb)

30 miles per hourc) 60 miles per hour

B: 30 miles per hour

What is the only thing that can reduce the effects of alcohol or drugs on the body?a) Drinking caffeineb) Eating foods high in fatc) Time

C: Time

When passing another vehicle, you can exceed the posted

speed limit:a) Only when you are passing a group of carsb)