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2024 South Carolina Permit Test 23

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.

Number of Tests 24

Number of Question 30

Passing Score 24

17. When you are backing up, it is usually best to:

Steer with one hand while looking into the rearview mirror.

Open the driver side door and look back.

Steer with both hands while looking into the side view mirror.

Steer with one hand while looking over your shoulder through the rear window.

Turn your head to look behind you before and while backing up. Steer with one hand when backing up or when operating vehicle controls. You should keep both hands on the wheel at any other time.

18. Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines.

Yellow

White

Red

Black

Solid white lines are used to separate lanes traveling in the same direction (as well as to mark the right edge of the road). Broken white lines separate lanes traveling in the same direction and may be crossed to pass. Yellow lines separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.

19. Which is not a factor in determining the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle?

Steering ability

Braking distance

Reaction distance

Perception time

The distance required to stop your vehicle depends on perception time, reaction distance, and braking distance. This changes with speed and road conditions.

20. If you want to make a three-point turnabout and there is traffic approaching, you should:

Begin the turnabout right away.

Flash your headlights and begin the turnabout.

Yield to oncoming traffic coming from all directions before performing the maneuver.

When you make a three-point turn, all approaching traffic has the right-of-way. Only perform a turnabout when it is safe to do so.

21. As you are driving on a two-lane highway, you approach a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing. You:

May pass if the way is clear.

May pass if a pedestrian indicates that the way is clear.

May not pass until the school bus driver turns off the flashing lights and continues driving.

Must turn on your emergency flashers.

Drivers are required to stop for a stopped school bus when driving on a two-lane road, regardless of which direction they are traveling.

22. Sudden wind gusts on highways:

Generally affect only the movement of large vehicles.

Only cause visibility problems.

Can cause problems for all vehicles.

While it can create special problems for large vehicles, strong wind can cause problems for all drivers. Wind can lower visibility by blowing dirt and dust into the roadway, but it can sometimes also physically move a vehicle.

23. Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:

Other drivers to merge onto the freeway.

The truck driver to stop the vehicle.

Other drivers when they want to slow down.

Because they are larger, trucks take longer to stop than cars traveling at the same speed. Other drivers should not pull in front of a truck and then slow down or stop.

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