US South Carolina DMV Traffic Laws Test 8

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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

Is it legal to turn right on red?

A) yes without stopping

B) never

C) yes, after a full stop unless signed otherwise

D) only at night

Question 2

What is tailgating?

A) parking far

B) following too closely (major crash cause)

C) using high beams

D) slow driving

Question 3

When must you wear a seatbelt?

A) only on highways

B) only at night

C) never required

D) always, driver and passengers

Question 4

What is the move-over law?

A) no such law

B) move over or slow for stopped emergency vehicles

C) drive faster past

D) honk at police

Question 5

How far ahead should you signal a turn?

A) 500 feet

B) at least 100 feet

C) no signal needed

D) 10 feet

Question 6

What does a solid double yellow line mean?

A) pass anytime

B) bike lane

C) no passing from either side

D) HOV lane

Question 7

What does a broken yellow line mean?

A) crosswalk

B) stop line

C) passing allowed when safe

D) never pass

Question 8

What is hydroplaning?

A) tire pop

B) engine flooding

C) brake failure

D) tires lose grip on wet roads

Question 9

What should you do if your car skids?

A) close eyes

B) slam brakes

C) jerk wheel hard

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

Question 10

What is the first thing to do in a crash?

A) argue first

B) move car to hide

C) stop, check injuries, call 911

D) drive away

Question 11

Can you park in front of a fire hydrant?

A) yes briefly

B) no, keep 15 feet clear

C) only Sundays

D) yes at night

Question 12

What does a yellow diamond sign warn?

A) speed up

B) hazards or changing road conditions ahead

C) hospital near

D) stop now

Question 13

How much space to pass a bicycle?

A) 6 inches

B) 1 foot

C) 10 feet

D) at least 3 feet

Question 14

What is distracted driving?

A) only texting

B) only eating

C) daydreaming only

D) any activity taking attention off driving

Question 15

What is the penalty for first DUI?

A) free class

B) license suspension, fines, possible jail

C) a warning only

D) Nothing happens

Question 16

When must children use booster seats?

A) only babies

B) until 18

C) until about age 8 or 4ft9 (state law varies)

D) never

Question 17

What does 'yield' mean at an intersection?

A) always stop

B) speed through

C) honk first

D) let others go first, then proceed

Question 18

Who has the right-of-way to pedestrians?

A) always cars

B) pedestrians in crosswalks

C) bicycles

D) trucks only

Question 19

What should you do at a yellow light?

A) ignore it

B) stop if safe, else clear the intersection

C) always speed up

D) always slam brakes

Question 20

What is defensive driving?

A) night only

B) fast driving

C) anticipating hazards and staying ready

D) tailgating

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