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.
Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines.
Yellow
White
Red
Black
2.
Drivers must be careful when driving close to cyclist and should maintain a safe operating distance between the motor vehicle and the cyclist.
True
False
3.
Drivers are not required to stop upon meeting a stopped school bus when traveling in the opposite direction on a multi-lane highway.
True
False
4.
When approaching someone using a white cane or guide dog, you should:
Stop until the person is well away from the roadway or path of travel.
Honk your horn as you proceed past them.
Carefully drive around them.
5.
When approaching an intersection with a flashing red light you must:
Come to a complete stop, yield to oncoming traffic or pedestrians, then proceed.
Reduce your speed, and proceed with caution.
Come to a complete stop and remain stopped as long as the light is red.
6.
You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when signal turns yellow. You should:
Slow down and proceed through the intersection without caution
Speed up to cross the intersection before the light turns red
Stop before entering the intersection if you can so safely
7.
Which drivers are subject to the South Carolina's Point System?
Permit holders.
All drivers.
Intermediate drivers only.
Drivers over 65 years of age.
8.
If two drivers arrive at the same time at a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs,
The driver on the right has the right-of-way.
The driver on the left has the right-of-way.
One driver may continue driving without stopping.
One driver should honk to indicate that they are giving up the right-of-way.
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