US South Carolina DMV Traffic Laws Test 1

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DMV South Carolina — Traffic Laws DMV — South Carolina (USA, State Traffic Law) USA — South Carolina State DMV & FMCSA (MUTCD) — USA

What is this test? for South Carolina DMV Traffic Laws permit/CDL, USA (MUTCD) — DMV — South Carolina (USA, State Traffic Law) level, USA — South Carolina.
Is this for you? For driver candidates in South Carolina, USA — Traffic Laws permit/CDL (16+, State DMV)
Section: DMV South Carolina — Traffic Laws · Education: High School & Adult (16+) · Part: DMV South Carolina — Traffic Laws · Country: USA · Region: USA — South Carolina

The DMV written test is an important step measuring driver candidates' knowledge of traffic laws, first aid, and vehicle technology.

This test reinforces your theoretical knowledge and provides the fundamentals needed to pass the exam and become a safe driver.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1

In South Carolina, what is the speed limit in a residential area unless posted?

A) 15 mph

B) 55 mph

C) 70 mph

D) 25 mph

Question 2

In South Carolina, who goes first at a 4-way stop?

A) the driver who arrived first

B) always the right car

C) the fastest car

D) the biggest car

Question 3

In South Carolina, what is the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers 21+?

A) 0.08% BAC

B) 0.05% BAC

C) 0.00% BAC

D) 0.10% BAC

Question 4

In South Carolina, how far should you stay behind the car ahead (rule)?

A) 1 car length

B) 10 feet

C) 3-4 seconds of distance

D) 1 second

Question 5

In South Carolina, what must you do for a stopped school bus with flashing reds?

A) speed past

B) honk and pass

C) stop in both directions (unless divided highway)

D) pass slowly

Question 6

In South Carolina, when must headlights be on?

A) only at midnight

B) never in rain

C) only on highways

D) half hour after sunset to half hour before sunrise (and in rain)

Question 7

In South Carolina, what does a flashing yellow light mean?

A) slow down and proceed with caution

B) speed up

C) stop fully

D) turn only

Question 8

In South Carolina, what does a flashing red light mean?

A) no stopping

B) go fast

C) yield only

D) stop, then go when safe (like a stop sign)

Question 9

In South Carolina, is it legal to turn right on red?

A) yes, after a full stop unless signed otherwise

B) yes without stopping

C) never

D) only at night

Question 10

In South Carolina, what is tailgating?

A) using high beams

B) slow driving

C) parking far

D) following too closely (major crash cause)

Question 11

In South Carolina, when must you wear a seatbelt?

A) only on highways

B) only at night

C) never required

D) always, driver and passengers

Question 12

In South Carolina, what is the move-over law?

A) drive faster past

B) no such law

C) honk at police

D) move over or slow for stopped emergency vehicles

Question 13

In South Carolina, how far ahead should you signal a turn?

A) at least 100 feet

B) no signal needed

C) 10 feet

D) 500 feet

Question 14

In South Carolina, what does a solid double yellow line mean?

A) pass anytime

B) no passing from either side

C) HOV lane

D) bike lane

Question 15

In South Carolina, what does a broken yellow line mean?

A) crosswalk

B) passing allowed when safe

C) never pass

D) stop line

Question 16

In South Carolina, what is hydroplaning?

A) brake failure

B) tires lose grip on wet roads

C) engine flooding

D) tire pop

Question 17

In South Carolina, what should you do if your car skids?

A) slam brakes

B) ease off gas, steer where you want to go

C) jerk wheel hard

D) close eyes

Question 18

In South Carolina, what is the first thing to do in a crash?

A) move car to hide

B) stop, check injuries, call 911

C) drive away

D) argue first

Question 19

In South Carolina, can you park in front of a fire hydrant?

A) only Sundays

B) yes briefly

C) yes at night

D) no, keep 15 feet clear

Question 20

In South Carolina, what does a yellow diamond sign warn?

A) speed up

B) stop now

C) hazards or changing road conditions ahead

D) hospital near

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