2025 South Carolina Permit Test 16
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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17. At a railroad crossing, you must:
Explanation
You must approach all railroad crossings with extreme caution and cross only when you know that no train is coming from either direction. Be aware of vehicles that must stop at all railroad crossings, such as school buses and trucks carrying hazardous materials.
18. 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.
19. Increase your following distance when:
Explanation
You should increase your following distance when you are behind a large vehicle that blocks your vision, when driving in bad weather or heavy traffic, when exiting an expressway, when behind a motorcycle or bicycle, and if someone is tailgating you.
20. When sharing the road with cyclists, you should:
Explanation
Bicycles on the roadway are considered vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles. You must be careful when driving near cyclists and should maintain a safe operating distance between the bicycles and your vehicle. Allow ample room when turning after you pass a cyclist so the cyclist is not cut off when you slow for the turn.
21. At many intersections, a right turn may be made while the traffic light is red. Before turning right on red:
Explanation
Unless otherwise posted, traffic stopped at a red signal may turn right. You must come to a complete stop before the crosswalk and yield to all pedestrians and cross traffic before beginning your turn.
22. Which statement about making a left turn is true?
Explanation
You may only make a left turn at a red light when turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street. You should complete a left turn into the legal lane nearest to your previous lane.
23. This road sign means:

Explanation
Warning signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns drivers to be careful when driving under wet conditions as the pavement will become slippery and more difficult to navigate safely.
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