SOUTH CAROLINA PRACTICE PERMIT TEST
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Anyone operating a motor vehicle or motorcycle on public roadways in South Carolina must have a driver license or learner's permit. To apply for a learner's permit, you must be 15 years of age or older. You must provide a birth certificate, proof of residency, social security card or equivalent, and must pass the vision and knowledge tests. The South Carolina written knowledge test covers the contents of the South Carolina Driver's Manual, and includes questions on road signs, road rules and safe driving practices. The SC DMV written test consists of 30 questions, and you'll need at least 24 correct answers to pass (80% or higher). Practice with this sample DMV test to get ready for the official South Carolina driver's license test.
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Backing your vehicle is:
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A maneuver for which you should rely on your rear-view mirror.
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A maneuver only permitted in driveways or to exit a parking lot.
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A maneuver that requires full attention.
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Drivers are required to obey instructions from:
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Flaggers (signal persons) at construction sites.
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Security guards patrolling parking lots.
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Other drivers whose vehicles are broken down on the roadway.
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Seat belts:
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Keep you from being thrown from the vehicle in the event of an accident.
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Are not necessary if your vehicle has an air bag.
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Should not worn by the driver of a vehicle equipped with air bags.
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When approaching a blind person walking with a white cane or guide dog, drivers should yield the right-of-way.
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False.
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True.
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5.
A bad car suspension can cause:
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Vehicle control problems.
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Pumping the brakes.
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Squealing brakes.
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When driving through a construction zone, drivers should:
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Come to a complete stop and watch for a flagger.
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Proceed carefully.
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Decrease their following distance.
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A “No Stopping” sign means:
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You may only stop there to load or unload passengers quickly.
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You cannot stop there for longer than five minutes.
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You cannot stop there for any reason, unless directed to do so by a traffic signal, sign or police officer.
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8.
Can you use high beam headlights at night?
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Yes, but only when there aren't other vehicles nearby.
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No, never.
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Yes, always.
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Give the right-of-way to any pedestrian:
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In a marked crosswalk.
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If you have the green light.
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On the opposite side of the street.
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10.
This 12'6” sign indicates:
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The distance between the road surface and the bottom of a bridge or overpass.
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Narrow bridge ahead.
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The advised weight of your vehicle in order to go over a bridge.
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