South carolina driver's examination

Number of tests: 16
Number of questions: 30
Passing score: 24
Directions: South Carolina issues both five-year and ten-year licenses. If you are a United States citizen and you visit a DMV branch office to obtain an original or renewal license, you will receive a ten-year license unless you are 65 years of age or older. Persons who are 65 years of age or older may not obtain a ten year license, but will be issued a five year license

To apply for a beginner’s permit, you must be at least 15 years of age or older. You must provide a birth certificate, social security card or its equivalent, proof of residency, and must pass the vision and knowledge tests.

The Knowledge tests include 30 multiple choice questions

If you answer at least 24 questions correctly from the sample tests provided here you will be well prepared to take the knowledge test for your learner's permit.
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1.
At night, it is hardest to see:
Road signs.
Pedestrians.
Other motorists.
Street lights.
2.
Which of the following statements is correct?
Use your left foot to brake.
Use your right foot for both braking and accelerating your vehicle.
You should always brake abruptly to ensure stopping.
3.
Motorists are not required to yield to pedestrians when they walk against a traffic light.
True
False
4.
It is unlawful to:
Pass another vehicle in any marked no passing zone.
Pass another vehicle over a railroad crossing.
Both of the above.
5.
When a car with bright headlights drives toward you at night, you should:
Stop until the other driver passes.
Look below their headlights.
Glance toward the right edge of your lane.
6.
"No zones" are areas around trucks where cars:
Disappear into blind spots.
Have sufficient space for traveling behind and passing trucks.
Can try to squeeze around the truck when the truck makes a wide turn.
7.
When approaching railroad tracks, you should:
Look, listen, slow down, and be prepared to stop.
Speed up to cross the tracks before the gate is lowered.
Try to drive around a lowered gate.
Not pay attention to how many tracks there are to cross.
8.
When stopped at a red traffic light with a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow if you:
First come to a complete stop.
Wait until the light changes.
Are in the proper lane and the intersection is clear.
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