2024 South Carolina Permit Test 11

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in South Carolina. Each permit practice test question has three answer.. Read More

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in South Carolina. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for South Carolina please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/south-carolina/car.

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9. If you park facing uphill where there is no curb, set the parking brake and:

Explanation
When parking uphill on a road that does not have a curb, your front wheels should be turned to the right (toward the edge of the road). This will ensure that the vehicle will roll off of the road if the brakes fail.

10. You should never park a vehicle:

Explanation
Locations where it is prohibited to park include within 50 feet of a railroad crossing; within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection; and within 30 feet of a signal light, stop sign, or flashing beacon on the side of the roadway.

11. When you are being tailgated:

Explanation
If you are being tailgated by another driver and there is a right lane, move over to the right. If there is no right lane, wait until the road ahead is clear and then reduce your speed slowly. This will encourage the tailgater to drive around you. Never slow down abruptly as this will only increase the risk of your vehicle being hit from behind.

12. This sign means:

illinois-two way roadway
Explanation
This sign informs drivers that they are leaving a divided roadway and approaching a two-way highway.

13. It is unlawful to drive alongside a motorcycle in the same lane.

Explanation
You must never attempt to share a lane with a motorcyclist, even if it looks like there is enough room to do so. Motorcyclists need to have a full lane width to be able to maneuver safely.

14. The amount of alcohol in the blood is referred to as:

Explanation
Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a measurement of the percentage of alcohol in the blood. The higher the BAC number, the more impaired a person is.

15. If you find that the roadway ahead of you is flooded, you should:

Explanation
Never attempt to drive on a flooded road. Even if the water looks shallow, it may hide many kinds of hazards. If you encounter a flooded area, turn around and seek another route to your destination.

16. If you see a cyclist in your lane ahead and wish to pass, you should:

Explanation
Bicycles on a roadway are considered to be vehicles and should be treated as such. A loud blast of your horn could startle a cyclist and cause an accident, so your horn should be used lightly only to get a cyclist's attention. Before passing a cyclist in a narrow traffic lane, wait until the traffic is clear in the opposite lane and then change lanes to pass the cyclist; do not attempt to squeeze past them.
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