2025 South Carolina Permit Test 13

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. Backing your vehicle is:

Explanation
Backing up is always dangerous because it is hard to see behind your vehicle. Use extra caution when backing up.

10. A person riding a bicycle must obey the same traffic laws as a driver of a motor vehicle.

Explanation
Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as automobile drivers when using streets and highways. They are part of the normal traffic flow and are entitled to share the road with other drivers.

11. When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:

Explanation
When you see an emergency vehicle using its lights or hear it using its siren, you must immediately pull over to the curb or side of the road and stop.

12. When driving in fog, you should use your high beam headlights.

Explanation
You should use your low beam headlights when driving in fog. High beams will reflect back at the driver and lower visibility.

13. Water on the road can cause a vehicle to hydroplane. Your car may hydroplane at speeds as low as:

Explanation
Hydroplaning occurs when there is standing water on a roadway. At speeds up to 35 mph, most tires will channel water away from the tire. As your speed increases past 35 mph, tires cannot channel the water as well and your tires may start to lose contact with the road and ride over the water like a set of water skis.

14. When changing lanes, you should never:

Explanation
When changing lanes, you must be sure that there are no vehicles in the space you want to enter. Check for other vehicles behind and to the side of your vehicle by checking your mirrors and blind spots. Always use the proper turn signal before changing lanes to allow surrounding vehicles time to react to your movements.

15. Drivers who refuse to submit to a chemical test upon request by a law enforcement official will lose their license for:

Explanation
South Carolina has an implied consent law. By driving in the state, you automatically give your consent to be tested for levels of any dangerous controlled substance. If you refuse to be tested, your license will be suspended for six months. This is in addition to any suspension that you may receive if you are convicted of driving under the influence.

16. Hydroplaning is usually caused by:

Explanation
Your tires become less effective at clearing water from the road as you increase your speed. If you drive too fast, they may lose their grip entirely, leaving the vehicle sliding on a film of water. This is known as "hydroplaning."
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