2025 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 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. If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and:
Explanation
When parking facing uphill on a street with a curb, you should turn the front wheels away from the curb and toward the center of the street. The back of the front tire should rest against the curb.
18. When parallel parking between two cars, you should first:
Explanation
After finding a parking space, checking traffic, and signaling, you should stop parallel to the vehicle directly ahead of your desired parking space before turning your wheel to park.
19. If you plan to turn at an intersection, you should start to signal 50 to 75 feet before your turn.
Explanation
In South Carolina, the law requires you to signal at least 100 feet before making any kind of turn.
20. When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers:
Explanation
A steady yellow arrow indicates that a red arrow is about to appear. Stop unless you are already within the intersection.
21. If you approach a flashing red traffic light, you:

Explanation
Treat a flashing red light the same as a stop sign. Come to a complete stop at the stop line or, if there is no stop line, prior to the crosswalk and before entering the intersection. Yield to all other traffic and pedestrians.
22. This sign means:

Explanation
This sign warns of a dangerous downgrade or hill ahead. The hill may be very long or steep, or it may have sharp curves.
23. If your car begins to skid out of control, you should:
Explanation
If your vehicle begins to skid, stay off the brakes. Continue to correct your steering until the vehicle is back under your control and moving safely down the road.
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