2024 South Carolina Permit Test 4
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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9. When driving through a neighborhood, the speed limit is usually 30 mph.
Explanation
The maximum speed limit in an urban or residential area is usually 30 miles per hour.
10. This sign means:
Explanation
Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. They alert you to conditions that are immediately ahead. This sign indicates that there is a steep hill ahead. Slow down and be ready to shift to a lower gear to control your speed and protect your brakes from damage.
11. Which of the following is against the law and is punishable by imprisonment and/or fines?
Explanation
The legal maximum speed limit is the absolute limit to how fast you may drive. Participating in or assisting a race on a public highway can be punished by a fine and/or imprisonment.
12. If you miss your exit on an interstate expressway:
Explanation
If you miss your turn or exit, do not back up or try to turn around on the highway. Go to the next exit and safely turn around.
13. Braking distance is affected by:
Explanation
Factors that can affect braking distance include how fast your vehicle is traveling, the condition of your brakes and tires, and the condition of the pavement.
14. Before changing lanes on a multilane highway, you should:
Explanation
Before changing lanes, you should look in your rearview and side mirrors to make sure no one is trying to pass you. You should also look over your shoulder to make sure that no one is in your blind spot.
15. 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.
16. A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means:
Explanation
